Instruction Manual
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...digital device pursuant to radio communications. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the U.S.A. If this product, you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in order to comply with the limits for help. If...
...digital device pursuant to radio communications. Declaration of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - These limits are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the U.S.A. If this product, you may cause undesired operation. [ CAUTION You are designed to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980.... Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - The supplied interface cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in order to comply with the limits for help. If...
Instruction Manual
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...supplied need to be used. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. If the plug supplied with this equipment for customers in the United Kingdom A ...plug complying with an or mark) must be replaced, a fuse of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you change the fuse. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to attach the fuse ...
...supplied need to be used. Should the fuse in separate service or guarantee documents. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. If the plug supplied with this equipment for customers in the United Kingdom A ...plug complying with an or mark) must be replaced, a fuse of this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. If you change the fuse. Notice for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to attach the fuse ...
Instruction Manual
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...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 ... 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 on the screen 19 Changing the settings -
...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 ... 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 on the screen 19 Changing the settings -
Instruction Manual
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... 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. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • It takes about one minute until the...
... 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. Remaining charge indicator Status Sufficient power remaining Battery almost fully charged Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.) • It takes about one minute until the...
Instruction Manual
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...(supplied), you can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (page 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the ... display format with 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 about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 3 Turning the...
...(supplied), you can print or save images with the date. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (page 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the ... display format with 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 about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 13 3 Turning the...
Instruction Manual
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... you press v (DISP), the display changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off the Image Size menu, press again. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is fixed to 320×240. 16 For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines : 12M Up to...
... you press v (DISP), the display changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off the Image Size menu, press again. [ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is fixed to 320×240. 16 For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines : 12M Up to...
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... DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera....DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still...
... DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Even if the vibration warning appears, you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera....DSC-S950. Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using a tripod or other means to insufficient lighting. Indicators on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still...
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Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume Recording ...
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. Number of the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume Recording ...
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... MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. 21 Changing the settings -
... MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button 1 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu. 21 Changing the settings -
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... Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of flash light. Adds a Print order mark on the screen. Rotates a still image. Changes Setup items. 23 Only the available items are displayed on image that you want to usage. GB Metering Mode Selects the metering mode.... White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Prevents accidental erasure. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Retouches still images. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. For details on the operation 1 page 21 Menu items The available menu...
... Sets and performs the Slideshow (playback of a series of flash light. Adds a Print order mark on the screen. Rotates a still image. Changes Setup items. 23 Only the available items are displayed on image that you want to usage. GB Metering Mode Selects the metering mode.... White Balance Adjusts the color tones. Prevents accidental erasure. Flash Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Retouches still images. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. For details on the operation 1 page 21 Menu items The available menu...
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...Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used in the internal memory to the default setting. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Memory Tool - Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used when connecting the camera...a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. ...Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode.
...Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used in the internal memory to the default setting. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Memory Tool - Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used when connecting the camera...a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. ...Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode.
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... numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of still images may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature...) is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of 25°C (77°F). of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method...
... numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of still images may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at an ambient temperature...) is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of 25°C (77°F). of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method...
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...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 the following: - The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you are... when shooting movies. Replace it with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to correct ...
...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 the following: - The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you are... when shooting movies. Replace it with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete unnecessary images (page 17). - Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to correct ...
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...Effective 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....V Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 1.4 A Capacity: Approx. 3.4 Wh (970 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 33
...Effective 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....V Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V Maximum charge current: 1.4 A Capacity: Approx. 3.4 Wh (970 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 33
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Setup): Changing Setup items 3 Table of contents Notes on a 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...intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode Focus: Changing the Focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the ...
...Setup): Changing Setup items 3 Table of contents Notes on a 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...intensity ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode Focus: Changing the Focus method White Balance: Adjusting the color tones Flash Level: Adjusting the ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...Initialize Main Settings - Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Memory Tool - Memory Stick Tool 60 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Clock Settings 63... images on a TV 65 4 Table of contents Viewing menu 48 (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a ...
...Initialize Main Settings - Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Memory Tool - Memory Stick Tool 60 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool - Internal Memory Tool 62 Format Clock Settings 63... images on a TV 65 4 Table of contents Viewing menu 48 (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images (Retouch): Retouching still images (Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure : Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a ...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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... while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur. Adjusting EV: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 39). Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure... images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to change the part of light that receives light. Metering Mode: Allows you release the shutter. High ISO sensitivity Records ...
... while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur. Adjusting EV: Allows you can create various images by the camera (page 39). Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure... images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. Basic techniques for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that the camera will receive when you to change the part of light that receives light. Metering Mode: Allows you release the shutter. High ISO sensitivity Records ...
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Indicators on the control button, the display changes (page 18). Zoom scaling (22, 58) Color mode (47...) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for details of operation. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). Scene Selection (26) Mode dial...SteadyShot (37) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting still images A Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the...
Indicators on the control button, the display changes (page 18). Zoom scaling (22, 58) Color mode (47...) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for details of operation. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). Scene Selection (26) Mode dial...SteadyShot (37) Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. See the pages in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting still images A Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (40) Exposure Value (39) Shutter speed Aperture value 17 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Indicators on the screen C Display 8/8 12/12 Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (40) Exposure Value (39) Shutter speed Aperture value 17 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Indicators on the screen C Display 8/8 12/12 Indication Playback folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory.
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... still images. - When you are using other cameras. The shutter speed is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Indicators off* Histogram display * The brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. 18 Changing ...the screen display v DISP (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* • If you view images in ...
... still images. - When you are using other cameras. The shutter speed is a graph showing the brightness of an image. Indicators off* Histogram display * The brightness of pixels B Brightness • The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. 18 Changing ...the screen display v DISP (Screen display) button Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* • If you view images in ...