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...other medium. There are two types of "Memory Stick" that can be charged even if they are not fully charged, you do not intend to get the camera wet. The lens for this camera is equipped with DSC-S80/S90 only) • Charge both of your camera. • Do not use up ) ...data to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 4 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is a "Memory Stick". Be sure to avoid the potential ...
...other medium. There are two types of "Memory Stick" that can be charged even if they are not fully charged, you do not intend to get the camera wet. The lens for this camera is equipped with DSC-S80/S90 only) • Charge both of your camera. • Do not use up ) ...data to the operating instructions "Cyber-shot Station". 4 Carl Zeiss lens This camera is a "Memory Stick". Be sure to avoid the potential ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (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...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" (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...
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Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts ... the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the mode...
Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On "image quality" and "image size 13 Identifying parts ... the screen 17 Changing the screen display 21 Number of still images and recording time of movies 22 When you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording with the internal memory 23 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - On the effects of images that can be recorded/viewed 24 Using the mode...
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Viewing menu 38 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 45 Camera 1 46 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 49 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
Viewing menu 38 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 45 Camera 1 46 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 49 2 Enlarged Icon Internal Memory Tool 50 Format Memory Stick Tool 51 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1 53 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 54 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
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...computer Enjoying your Windows computer 56 Copying images to your computer 58 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 64 Using the supplied software 65 Using your Macintosh computer 67 Printing still images How to print still images 69 ...using a PictBridge compliant printer 70 Printing at a shop 73 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 88 Others On the "Memory Stick 91 On the battery charger and the batteries 93 Precautions 95 Specifications 96...
...computer Enjoying your Windows computer 56 Copying images to your computer 58 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick 64 Using the supplied software 65 Using your Macintosh computer 67 Printing still images How to print still images 69 ...using a PictBridge compliant printer 70 Printing at a shop 73 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 75 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 77 Warning indicators and messages 88 Others On the "Memory Stick 91 On the battery charger and the batteries 93 Precautions 95 Specifications 96...
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Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") O AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 4 5 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 M Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") N OPEN button... (t step 1 and 3 in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
Enjoying the camera Identifying parts See the pages in "Read This First") O AC Adaptor cord cover To use the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 4 5 Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. 15 M Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") N OPEN button... (t step 1 and 3 in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
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... recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in "Read This First") Image quality (34) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) Multi Burst interval (36) Remaining number of light.
... recordable images (22) Self-timer (t step 5 in "Read This First") Image quality (34) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (22) Multi Burst interval (36) Remaining number of light.
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... (39) Print order (DPOF) mark (73) Change folder (38) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Playback folder (38) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When...Read This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (71) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera
... (39) Print order (DPOF) mark (73) Change folder (38) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Playback folder (38) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. When playing back still images M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When...Read This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Indication PictBridge connecting (71) Recording folder (51) • This does not appear when using the internal memory. Remaining internal memory capacity (22) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (22) 19 Enjoying the camera
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...47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera. The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (...can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using this internal memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending ...
...47 5:47:05 0:12:20 0:44:27 11:44:22 0:25:18 1:31:09 24:18:25 • Movies with this camera. The number of images that of a 32 MB "Memory Stick". The number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (...can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using this internal memory is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can be recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may vary depending ...
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... the "Memory Stick". When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is not removable. To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording...
... the "Memory Stick". When a "Memory Stick" (not supplied) is not removable. To copy (back up ) data without a "Memory Stick" inserted in the camera. • You cannot move image data on a "Memory Stick" to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a cable for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80), you do not have a "Memory Stick" (Recording...
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...not change depending on and off many times - The camera has been turned on the image size. The battery power is low - When viewing still images Battery No. Shooting once every 30 seconds - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA 9000 450 (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 5300...that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 93). • The number of 25°C (77°F). of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA On 420 210 (Ni-MH)*1 Off 590...
...not change depending on and off many times - The camera has been turned on the image size. The battery power is low - When viewing still images Battery No. Shooting once every 30 seconds - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA 9000 450 (Ni-MH)*1 Alkaline*2 5300...that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 93). • The number of 25°C (77°F). of Battery images life (min.) (Approx.) (Approx.) DSC-S90 NH-AA-DA On 420 210 (Ni-MH)*1 Off 590...
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... shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to (No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure.... - Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to M, you press the shutter button. To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera...
... shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to (No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] using the following procedure.... - Records the maximum number of images in succession (refer to M, you press the shutter button. To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera...
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... are marked with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back (when using a "Memory Stick" only). Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel... on the control button. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page 29 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of...
... are marked with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. OK See the following indicators appear. : Moves to the previous folder. : Moves to the next folder. : Moves to play back (when using a "Memory Stick" only). Of Files: 9 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel... on the control button. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page 29 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of...
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... a new file. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. • During a slide show . 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the "Memory Stick". For details on the operation t page 29 Using the menu Image Folder All Plays back all images in "Read This First" 1M VGA Cancel Cancels...
... a new file. To end the slide show, press z, select [Exit] with B, then press z. • During a slide show . 1 Select [Interval], [Image] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the "Memory Stick". For details on the operation t page 29 Using the menu Image Folder All Plays back all images in "Read This First" 1M VGA Cancel Cancels...
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...original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. OK Cancel Rotates an image. This is the recommended function to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 29 Rotates ... • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. • You may not be able to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you cut them. OK See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
...original movie is deleted and that number is skipped. OK Cancel Rotates an image. This is the recommended function to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the operation t page 29 Rotates ... • You cannot rotate protected images, movies, or [Multi Burst] images. • You may not be able to use when the internal memory or "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you cut them. OK See the following procedure. Determines the rotation. See the following procedure.
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...] with v on the operation t page 45 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is complete. 50 Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the camera. OK See the following procedure. The format is inserted in the internal...
...] with v on the operation t page 45 This item does not appear when a "Memory Stick" is complete. 50 Cancel Cancels the formatting. 1 Select [OK] with v, then press z. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the camera. OK See the following procedure. The format is inserted in the internal...
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... [OK] with v, then press z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? A new folder is created with . Create REC. Format Formats the "Memory Stick". Folder Creates a folder in the camera. The folder creation screen appears. OK Cancel 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. When the folder...as the recording folder. • You can be erased Ready?" Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 45 Using the Setup screen This item appears only when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in a "Memory Stick" for recording images. OK See the following procedure. The message...
... [OK] with v, then press z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? A new folder is created with . Create REC. Format Formats the "Memory Stick". Folder Creates a folder in the camera. The folder creation screen appears. OK Cancel 2 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. When the folder...as the recording folder. • You can be erased Ready?" Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation t page 45 Using the Setup screen This item appears only when a "Memory Stick" is inserted in a "Memory Stick" for recording images. OK See the following procedure. The message...
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...Change REC. The message "All data in the internal memory to a different folder. The folder selection screen appears. Copy Copies all images in internal memory will be copied Ready?" Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select ...100MSDCF" folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a "Memory Stick". Select REC. For details on a "Memory Stick". • The setting of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the ...
...Change REC. The message "All data in the internal memory to a different folder. The folder selection screen appears. Copy Copies all images in internal memory will be copied Ready?" Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick" having 32 MB or larger capacity. 2 Select ...100MSDCF" folder as a recording folder. • You cannot move recorded images to a "Memory Stick". Select REC. For details on a "Memory Stick". • The setting of the internal memory, remove the "Memory Stick" after copying. Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images. OK See the ...
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...camera to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). 54 PAL Sets the video output signal to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for the USA, Japan). Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick..., the images in the recording folder selected by the camera are marked with Windows XP and Mac OS X.) Normal Connects the camera to NTSC mode (e.g., for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80). Video Out Sets the video signal output according to...
...camera to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe). 54 PAL Sets the video output signal to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the cable for the USA, Japan). Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick..., the images in the recording folder selected by the camera are marked with Windows XP and Mac OS X.) Normal Connects the camera to NTSC mode (e.g., for multi-use terminal (DSC-S90/S80/S60) or Cyber-shot Station (DSC-ST80). Video Out Sets the video signal output according to...
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...of the computer, then copy the images. Copying images to your computer as an example. For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick" from the camera to your computer This section describes the process using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. • When "PicturePackage" is already... installed, Stage 1 is finished, the screen informs you can copy images from the camera and insert the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot of completion. 4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select...
...of the computer, then copy the images. Copying images to your computer as an example. For a computer with a "Memory Stick" slot Remove the "Memory Stick" from the camera to your computer This section describes the process using Windows XP, start from Stage 2. • When "PicturePackage" is already... installed, Stage 1 is finished, the screen informs you can copy images from the camera and insert the "Memory Stick" into the "Memory Stick" slot of completion. 4 Click the radio button next to [Yes, I want to restart my computer now] to select...