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English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-S950/S980 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK...
English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. DSC-S950/S980 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK...
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...RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as ...ICES-003. 3 Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful GB interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...
...RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. This Class B digital apparatus complies with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as ...ICES-003. 3 Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may not cause harmful GB interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...
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...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony.../perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 4 For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...
...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony.../perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 4 For the State of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S950 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego...
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In case of products that the battery will be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. GB To ensure that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. Hand the battery over the product at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and ...
In case of products that the battery will be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. GB To ensure that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. Hand the battery over the product at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and ...
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...Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. Should the fuse in the ...supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to attach the fuse cover after you should ... guarantee documents. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
...Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. Should the fuse in the ...supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. 6 For any service or guarantee matters please refer to attach the fuse cover after you should ... guarantee documents. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. Never use the plug without the fuse cover.
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...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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ...
...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 movies 28 Troubleshooting 30 Battery pack ...
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... not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is lit. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off automatically to make a backup copy to a malfunction of...
... not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use the camera near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is lit. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off automatically to make a backup copy to a malfunction of...
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Hook 9 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) - "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 - Cyber-shot application software -
Hook 9 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) - "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 - Cyber-shot application software -
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.... • Insert the battery pack as far as the charger is on conditions of use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. 10 Also, the CHARGE lamp may take longer depending on standby. [ Charging time Full charge Approx. 300 min.
.... • Insert the battery pack as far as the charger is on conditions of use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. 10 Also, the CHARGE lamp may take longer depending on standby. [ Charging time Full charge Approx. 300 min.
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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 Battery eject lever Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark...
..." 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 Battery eject lever Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark...
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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. Remaining charge...
... 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. Remaining charge...
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...the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied),... 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 (Auto power-off function). 13
...the power is turned on • Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied),... 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 (Auto power-off function). 13
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... focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The shutter sounds. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down to focus.... Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button Mode...
... focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The shutter sounds. AE/AF lock indicator Movie: Press the shutter button fully down to focus.... Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button Mode...
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... Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (.../Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is out of people in white more vividly. Easy Shooting Allows...
... Allows you to record movies. *Scene Selection Selects a setting from distant subjects to clearly shoot the background that is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off GB [ Macro (.../Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is out of people in white more vividly. Easy Shooting Allows...
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...When 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. For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines : 12M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (11M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 8M Up to A3/11×17" print :...print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (9M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/8×10" print : 16:9 (2M) Display On 16:9 HDTV For still images (DSC-S950) Image size Guidelines : 10M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (8M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 5M Up to A4/8×10" print :...
...When 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. For still images (DSC-S980) Image size Guidelines : 12M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (11M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 8M Up to A3/11×17" print :...print : VGA For E-mail : 16:9 (9M) Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/8×10" print : 16:9 (2M) Display On 16:9 HDTV For still images (DSC-S950) Image size Guidelines : 10M Up to A3+/13×19" print : 3:2 (8M) Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio : 5M Up to A4/8×10" print :...
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...This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] 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 ... 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. To switch to the single image screen, press z. 17 Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To ...
...This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] 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 ... 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. To switch to the single image screen, press z. 17 Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To ...
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... the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on TV Connect the camera to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you have...
... the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on TV Connect the camera to the camera. The mark is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you have...
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... only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color...
... only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection GB SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color...
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Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. B z REC Standby ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 1.0m 00:00:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME C 12 00:00:15 AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby 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 the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume ...
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder • This does not appear when using internal memory. B z REC Standby ISO400 125 F3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 1.0m 00:00:12 101-0012 2009 1 1 9:30 AM z STOP z PLAY BACK/ NEXT V VOLUME C 12 00:00:15 AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby 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 the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume ...
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GB • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button ...
GB • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in playback mode, then press z. 4 Press the MENU button to display the menu. Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟ ɠ Control button ...