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...supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 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 ... Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 24 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 25 Battery life and memory capacity 26 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 26 Number of still images and recording time of movies 27 Troubleshooting 29 Battery pack and ...
...supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ........ 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 ... Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 24 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 25 Battery life and memory capacity 26 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 26 Number of still images and recording time of movies 27 Troubleshooting 29 Battery pack and ...
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...[ 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, or that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack,...
...[ 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, or that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack,...
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Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK (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 application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Hook 9 Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSK (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 application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
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... "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press (POWER) to a fully charged one, or charge... may not be correct depending on conditions of the battery slot with the v mark on the LCD screen. Change the battery to turn on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11
... "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ To check the remaining battery charge Press (POWER) to a fully charged one, or charge... may not be correct depending on conditions of the battery slot with the v mark on the LCD screen. Change the battery to turn on the camera for the first time (page 13). 11
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... with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with B, then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and 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..., the Clock Set screen appears each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each time the camera is turned on. • If the...
... with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with B, then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on battery power and 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..., the Clock Set screen appears each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each time the camera is turned on. • If the...
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... the shutter button fully down again. 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep...Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . The shutter sounds. Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode dial Control button Tripod...
... the shutter button fully down again. 14 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep...Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . The shutter sounds. Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode dial Control button Tripod...
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...next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button Speaker (side) (Playback) button (playback zoom) button (... mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete). [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . To cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image...
...next (previous) index screen, press b/B. To return to adjust the volume. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on the control button. Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button Speaker (side) (Playback) button (playback zoom) button (... mode, press again. 2 Select an image with v, then press z. (Delete). [ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . To cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image...
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... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal...
... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal...
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N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Face Detection Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback Volume 19 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling GB RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W -
N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Face Detection Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback Volume 19 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling GB RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W -
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... the screen. • Select an item in step 3 and then press B. The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the camera, then set . 5 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is zoomed...
... the screen. • Select an item in step 3 and then press B. The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the camera, then set . 5 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is zoomed...
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... screen for recording images. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. GB Creates a folder in the internal memory to be used for approximately two ...seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Sets the video signal...
... screen for recording images. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. GB Creates a folder in the internal memory to be used for approximately two ...seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Sets the video signal...
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... must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied). By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. Supported...by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 24 Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. •...
... must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied). By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. Supported...by inserting the "Memory Stick Duo" into the Memory Stick slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 24 Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer. •...
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Adobe Reader is complete, double- GB When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook," the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation... users 1 Turn on the desktop. 25 ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer,...
Adobe Reader is complete, double- GB When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook," the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation... users 1 Turn on the desktop. 25 ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer,...
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... battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - of images DSC-S780 Approx. 360 Approx. 7200 DSC-S750 Approx. 400 Approx. 8000 • Viewing single images in the following situations: - [...the following conditions: - The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on and off many times. - The zoom is based on the conditions of use . • The battery life ...
... battery pack • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use . [ When shooting still images Battery life (min.) No. Shooting once every 30 seconds. - of images DSC-S780 Approx. 360 Approx. 7200 DSC-S750 Approx. 400 Approx. 8000 • Viewing single images in the following situations: - [...the following conditions: - The power turns on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on and off many times. - The zoom is based on the conditions of use . • The battery life ...
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... the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 8M (DSC-S780) 6 37 72 144 293 588 1183 2360 3:2 (DSC-S780) 6 37 72 144 293 588 1183 2360 GB 7M... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 22). • 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. 27
... the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 8M (DSC-S780) 6 37 72 144 293 588 1183 2360 3:2 (DSC-S780) 6 37 72 144 293 588 1183 2360 GB 7M... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 22). • 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. 27
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The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is 320×240. 28 [ The approximate recordable time of the movie frame is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files.
The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is 320×240. 28 [ The approximate recordable time of the movie frame is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files.
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...the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 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 the camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Fully discharge the battery pack...8226; This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
...the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 23). 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 the camera to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Fully discharge the battery pack...8226; This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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...image files on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (not supplied). This phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee ...Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages...
...image files on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (not supplied). This phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee ...Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to when shooting movies. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages...
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... the screen surface with a dry cloth. This may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. Note that exceed this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be repaired. [ On... carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24...
... the screen surface with a dry cloth. This may cause the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. Note that exceed this range is not recommended. [ On moisture condensation If the camera is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be repaired. [ On... carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24...
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... color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 286 624 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 083 560 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: 3×...; zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm (35mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - 4.8 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still...
... color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 286 624 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 083 560 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: 3×...; zoom lens f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 - 105 mm (35mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) - 4.8 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still...