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... Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before ...operating the unit, please read this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-658-425-11(1) Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600...
... Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-S600 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your Sony dealer regarding this product. Operating Instructions Before ...operating the unit, please read this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index 2-658-425-11(1) Record the serial number in China Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-S600...
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... and receiver. - For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to conserve natural resources. For more of this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Instead it shall be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture...
... and receiver. - For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to conserve natural resources. For more of this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Instead it shall be used in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture...
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... to the flash surface, resulting in the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" may be used by inserting it may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the "Memory Stick Duo" by this may cause irrecoverable damage to avoid the potential risk of data loss. In addition to... an inability to back up the data to your eyes. "Memory Stick": you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with a strong magnetic field. There are two types of "Memory Stick". See pages 22 and 55 on how to...
... to the flash surface, resulting in the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" may be used by inserting it may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the "Memory Stick Duo" by this may cause irrecoverable damage to avoid the potential risk of data loss. In addition to... an inability to back up the data to your eyes. "Memory Stick": you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is capable of reproducing sharp images with a strong magnetic field. There are two types of "Memory Stick". See pages 22 and 55 on how to...
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... in this camera. Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this ...manual are reproduced images, and are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of images recorded with a power zoom lens. These points are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF...
... in this camera. Notes on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for models with an LCD finder) and lens • The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this ...manual are reproduced images, and are operational for effective use. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of images recorded with a power zoom lens. These points are not guaranteed. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the batteries 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 24 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 26...
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... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On the effects of contents Notes...
... images that can be recorded/viewed 23 Using the mode switch 24 Using the menu Using menu items 26 Menu items 27 Shooting menu 28 (Camera) (EV) 9 (Focus) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On the effects of contents Notes...
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Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8
Viewing menu 35 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 42 Camera 43 AF Mode Digital Zoom Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Internal Memory Tool 46 Format Memory Stick Tool 47 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 49 1 Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 50 2 File Number USB Connect Clock Set 8
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Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer 52 Installing the supplied software 54 Copying images to your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 66 Printing still images How to print still images 68 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 69 Printing at a shop 73 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 75 Warning indicators and messages 87 Others On the "Memory Stick 90 On the batteries 92 Precautions 94 Specifications 95 Index ...96 9
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...the shutter button fully down straight away. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to use various camera functions such as follows). To shoot a still image difficult to press the shutter button only halfway ...down . Press the shutter AE/AF lock button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you press the shutter button halfway down, the...
...the shutter button fully down straight away. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to use various camera functions such as follows). To shoot a still image difficult to press the shutter button only halfway ...down . Press the shutter AE/AF lock button halfway Flashing , lit/beeps down . Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you press the shutter button halfway down, the...
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... is automatically set to determine the exposure. However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Enjoying the... camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Even when the exposure is not sufficient. 11...
... is automatically set to determine the exposure. However, the image tends to photo films) receives. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Enjoying the... camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. Even when the exposure is not sufficient. 11...
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... in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture... × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 12 Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. "Image size" is shown by the lighting...
... in fine detail. Although you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 30). Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture... × 2112 pixels = 5,947,392 pixels Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 12 Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. "Image size" is shown by the lighting...
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... compatible TV*** * Images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 31) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be sent... by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and...
... compatible TV*** * Images are saved. Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 31) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc. ** Both edges of the image may be sent... by connecting the camera via a "Memory Stick" slot or a USB connection. Enjoying the camera Selecting the image size for use (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and...
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...USB) jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step ...
...USB) jack cover P (USB) jack (56) Q Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. • After use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) • Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 You will be... unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). Enjoying the camera K Hook for wrist strap (t "Read This First") L Battery cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Access lamp (t step ...
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... "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") 1.3 Zoom scaling (43, t step 5 in "Read This First") ON B Display S AF...
... "Read This First") Recording mode (24, 31) White balance (30) STBY REC SL Standby/Recording a movie (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (24) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") 1.3 Zoom scaling (43, t step 5 in "Read This First") ON B Display S AF...
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... speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (32) Remaining number...32:00 D Display E + Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]).
... speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value (28) Menu/Guide menu (26) (not displayed on the screen on the previous page) 17 Enjoying the camera Remaining internal memory capacity (21) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (32) Remaining number...32:00 D Display E + Image quality (31) Recording folder (47) • This does not appear when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. When the shutter speed is equal to or slower than 1/6 second (when [ISO] is set to [Auto], [80], [100] or [200]).
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... Burst images in series (31) Select images Adjust volume 19 Playback folder (35) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not...
... Burst images in series (31) Select images Adjust volume 19 Playback folder (35) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Enjoying the camera C Display 101 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 D Display +2.0EV 500 F3.5 Indication PictBridge connecting (70) Recording folder (47) • This does not...
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... number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image ... Stick Duo" formatted with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB..."Memory Stick Duo". The values may differ from the actual image size. 21 Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still...
... number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on this camera. The number of images that can be recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo". • For image ... Stick Duo" formatted with the size set to [640(Fine)] can only be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity Size 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB..."Memory Stick Duo". The values may differ from the actual image size. 21 Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still...
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..., but you cannot copy data on the "Memory Stick Duo". When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with a USB cable, you can be performed on images on a computer to [640(Fine)] ...played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the...
..., but you cannot copy data on the "Memory Stick Duo". When a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. • Movies with a USB cable, you can be performed on images on a computer to [640(Fine)] ...played back. [Menu, Setup, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prepare a "Memory Stick Duo" with the internal memory) The camera has 32 MB of internal memory. When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with a capacity of 32 MB or more, then perform the...
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... been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 The zoom is used frequently. - of images Battery life (min.) Alkaline (supplied) Approx. 7400 Approx. 370 NH-AA-DB (...those indicated depending on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature is low. When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and...
... been turned on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 23 The zoom is used frequently. - of images Battery life (min.) Alkaline (supplied) Approx. 7400 Approx. 370 NH-AA-DB (...those indicated depending on and off many times. - The surrounding temperature is low. When shooting still images Battery LCD screen No. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and...
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SL Auto - / / / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level - - -
SL Auto - / / / 25 Enjoying the camera Scene Selection For details t step 5 in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. ( : you can select the desired setting) Flash AF range finder White Balance Burst/Multi Burst Flash Level - - -