Instruction Manual
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.... The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. In case of products that the battery will help to conserve natural resources. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 GB To...
.... The recycling of materials will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. In case of products that the battery will help to conserve natural resources. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. 5 GB To...
Instruction Manual
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...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 recorded or edited with other equipment,...on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be able to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating...
...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 recorded or edited with other equipment,...on the flash surface to become unusable or image data may be able to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. • Do not aim the camera at the sun or other materials may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before operating...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ...If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the temperature...camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera...
...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 ...If you do not operate the camera for repair, you experience trouble with a new one. • Use a recommended battery pack. In this case, the message appears on the temperature...camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Replace it with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera...
Instruction Manual
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...trousers or skirt, as this may cause the camera to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you can still use a deformed or damaged battery pack. [...place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: • Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. ...
...trousers or skirt, as this may cause the camera to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Charging method of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you can still use a deformed or damaged battery pack. [...place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: • Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. ...
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"Cyber-shot", "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and , "PhotoTV HD", "InfoLITHIUM" ... of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in this manual. 34 Trademarks • The...
"Cyber-shot", "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo", , "Memory Stick Micro", "MagicGate", and , "PhotoTV HD", "InfoLITHIUM" ... of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • In addition, system and product names used in all cases in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. However, the ™ or ® marks are , in this manual are not used in this manual. 34 Trademarks • The...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...blur What you took the image, it is not effective for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you can reduce the camera shake automatically. However, this is called "Camera shake". Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when ... and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in mind. 7 In that case, shoot with the mode dial. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to reduce the blurring • Select (High Sensitivity) with the above tips...
...blur What you took the image, it is not effective for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you can reduce the camera shake automatically. However, this is called "Camera shake". Cause Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when ... and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in mind. 7 In that case, shoot with the mode dial. • Select a higher ISO sensitivity to reduce the blurring • Select (High Sensitivity) with the above tips...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... at your arms firmly at the back of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. Camera Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in dark environments. The "Red-eye phenomenon" Pupils become dilated in the air Subject How can the "Red-eye ..." be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity) with the supplied software "PMB". In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 11 Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of...
... at your arms firmly at the back of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. Camera Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in dark environments. The "Red-eye phenomenon" Pupils become dilated in the air Subject How can the "Red-eye ..." be reduced? • Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. • Select (High Sensitivity) with the supplied software "PMB". In that case, use a tripod or hold your side after pressing the shutter button. 11 Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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To undo the zoom, press W. In this case, the center is turned on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (... z. To switch to the shooting mode, press the (Playback) button again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. Viewing images v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Index) button (Playback zoom) button MENU button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you...
To undo the zoom, press W. In this case, the center is turned on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (... z. To switch to the shooting mode, press the (Playback) button again. 2 Select an image with v/V/b/B. To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press (T) while displaying a still image. Viewing images v/V/b/B button z button Control button (Index) button (Playback zoom) button MENU button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. • If you...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... is set to cause camera shake. When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes. • Time is required for image processing. • When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work properly in the following cases. - Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Easy Shooting mode...
... is set to cause camera shake. When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes. • Time is required for image processing. • When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work properly in the following cases. - Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Easy Shooting mode...
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...the operation 1 page 34 Focus: Changing the Focus method You can compose the image the way you use Digital Zoom, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. AF range finder frame AF... in the center of the frame. (Center AF) AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder... AF] when shooting movies. • The Focus preset distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net ...
...the operation 1 page 34 Focus: Changing the Focus method You can compose the image the way you use Digital Zoom, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. AF range finder frame AF... in the center of the frame. (Center AF) AF range finder frame (Only for still image) AF range finder frame indicator Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder... AF] when shooting movies. • The Focus preset distance setting contains some errors, and this case, the camera works to get sharp focus with automatic focusing, such as when shooting a subject through a net ...
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... the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and... on a subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen) or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on , return to focus on the subject (AF lock). AF range finder frame AE/AF ...long as you do as you can retry the procedure as many times as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame...
... the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway down to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , you want. 2 When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and... on a subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen) or when using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on , return to focus on the subject (AF lock). AF range finder frame AE/AF ...long as you do as you can retry the procedure as many times as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame...
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In such a case, you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is selected. 46 Shooting menu For details on individual differences and conditions...
In such a case, you press the shutter button. Be also sure not to allow the subject to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera firmly until the shutter is selected. 46 Shooting menu For details on individual differences and conditions...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Replace it with a new one . In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off ...off automatically to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it to protect the camera depending on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the battery charger securely again. • The temperature may...to push the battery eject lever. Replace it may go off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only) • For details, see page 104. 88 The CHARGE lamp flashes...
Replace it with a new one . In this case, the message appears on the screen before the power goes off ...off automatically to correct the indication. • The battery pack is discharged. Replace it to protect the camera depending on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the battery charger securely again. • The temperature may...to push the battery eject lever. Replace it may go off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for the camera to 86°F). (BC-CSKA only) • For details, see page 104. 88 The CHARGE lamp flashes...
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...Warning messages Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod to secure the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the camera if the files have selected a folder that cannot be set as ... warning indicator) • Camera shake may not be changed • The flash is the case. Macro is invalid • The macro is 999. • You can add the (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 files. Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable. 98 Sony does not guarantee playback of...
...Warning messages Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod to secure the camera. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on the camera if the files have selected a folder that cannot be set as ... warning indicator) • Camera shake may not be changed • The flash is the case. Macro is invalid • The macro is 999. • You can add the (Print order) mark to a maximum 999 files. Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable. 98 Sony does not guarantee playback of...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... reading or writing data. • Data may result. • Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" media under the following cases: - "Memory Stick" media type Recording/ Playback Memory Stick Duo a*1 (with MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo a*2 (without MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo...that can be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with a computer is not compatible with the camera are equipped with corrosive substances present Others 101 They might accidentally swallow it . • Do not touch the terminal section of the "...
... reading or writing data. • Data may result. • Do not use or store the "Memory Stick Duo" media under the following cases: - "Memory Stick" media type Recording/ Playback Memory Stick Duo a*1 (with MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo a*2 (without MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo...that can be guaranteed for "Memory Stick Micro". • "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with a computer is not compatible with the camera are equipped with corrosive substances present Others 101 They might accidentally swallow it . • Do not touch the terminal section of the "...
Marketing Specifications (Camera Only) (Pink Model)
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...Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 05/05/2009 DSC-S980/P Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 ...132mm Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance) GPS Unit Soft Carrying Case Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-256S) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GS) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GN...
...Please visit the Dealer Network for more information at www.sony.com/dn Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com Last Updated: 05/05/2009 DSC-S980/P Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera Specifications General Megapixel: 12.1MP Imaging Device: 1/2.3 ...132mm Focus: 9-Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Focus Preset (0.5m / 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance) GPS Unit Soft Carrying Case Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-256S) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GS) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (MSX-1GN...