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...Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. For Customers in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to the wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital... can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. 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...
...Sony. • Dispose of the FCC Rules. For Customers in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to the wall outlet (wall socket). and Canada [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. Observe the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital... can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. 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...
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... call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the State of the following two conditions: (1) This...See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 4 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This...
... call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S980 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. For the State of the following two conditions: (1) This...See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 4 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This...
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...of this product shall not be treated as household waste. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to conserve natural resources. In case of correctly, you will be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection ...point for the recycling of the battery. By ensuring this product is disposed of products that this product shall not be treated as household waste. For Customers in Europe This...
...of this product shall not be treated as household waste. For all other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on how to conserve natural resources. In case of correctly, you will be treated properly, hand over to the applicable collection ...point for the recycling of the battery. By ensuring this product is disposed of products that this product shall not be treated as household waste. For Customers in Europe This...
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... 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 supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media...
... 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 supplied 9 1 Preparing the battery pack 10 2 Inserting the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" media...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may go off . [ Warning on copyright Television programs,..., the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may appear on the LCD screen. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof,...
... 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 the camera. [ On the overheat protection The power may go off . [ Warning on copyright Television programs,..., the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" media may appear on the LCD screen. Insert a charged battery pack and turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof,...
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Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - 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) -
Hook 9 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" GB - 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) -
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... required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25...battery pack gently until it clicks. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 Preparing the battery... pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers other than those in the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery... charger. • Insert the battery... • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall...
... required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25...battery pack gently until it clicks. 2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 Preparing the battery... pack For customers in the USA and Canada Plug For customers other than those in the USA and Canada ɟ ɟ CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead) 1Insert the battery pack into the battery... charger. • Insert the battery... • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall...
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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 GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2... Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover With the...
... 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 GB 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. 2... Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ɟ ɠ Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover With the...
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... button to turn on the LCD screen. Slide the battery eject lever. This may not be correct 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.
... button to turn on the LCD screen. Slide the battery eject lever. This may not be correct 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.
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...is turned on images. By using "PMB" 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 • Once the battery pack is inserted 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 ...
...is turned on images. By using "PMB" 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 • Once the battery pack is inserted 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 ...
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Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 However, we recommend that you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL....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. Indicators on the screen Each time you set the anti-blur function to...
Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 However, we recommend that you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes (page 16). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back VOL....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. Indicators on the screen Each time you set the anti-blur function to...
Instruction Manual
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... (supplied) is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at...
... (supplied) is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery life (min.) No. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 • Viewing single images in order at...
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Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace it may be checked. In this case, the message... solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. • The power may...
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you do not operate the camera for about one . • Use a recommended battery pack. Replace it may be checked. In this case, the message... solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for the camera to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it with a new one. • The power may...
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... charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (sold separately). If it is dead. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • ...; The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it with another camera. • The camera is discharged. Replace it to when shooting movies. Delete the USB connection....
... charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera if the files have been processed using the AC Adapter (sold separately). If it is dead. Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • ...; The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it with another camera. • The camera is discharged. Replace it to when shooting movies. Delete the USB connection....
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...an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in extremely cold or hot places that if 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 ... with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a soft cloth to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you shoot with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the...
...an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in extremely cold or hot places that if 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 ... with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a soft cloth to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you shoot with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the...
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...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... (960×240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): DSC-S980: 1.2 W DSC-S950: 1.2 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32...
...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... (960×240) dots [Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately), 4.2 V Power consumption (during shooting): DSC-S980: 1.2 W DSC-S950: 1.2 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32...
Cyber-shot® Handbook
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...images used in this Handbook The images used . • For details on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are a normal result... (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media You can use "Memory Stick" media with a power zoom lens. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 103. Be careful when placing the...
...images used in this Handbook The images used . • For details on the battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for a long time, use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera, then store it in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are a normal result... (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media You can use "Memory Stick" media with a power zoom lens. These dots are not actual images shot using the camera. "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor Notes on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 103. Be careful when placing the...
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... image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 77 Using your Macintosh computer 78 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 80 Printing still images How to print still images 81 Printing images directly using a PictBridge ...compliant printer 82 Printing at a shop 85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning messages 97 Others Using the camera abroad - Power sources 100 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media 101 On the battery...
... image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the "Memory Stick Duo" media 77 Using your Macintosh computer 78 Viewing "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide 80 Printing still images How to print still images 81 Printing images directly using a PictBridge ...compliant printer 82 Printing at a shop 85 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 87 Warning messages 97 Others Using the camera abroad - Power sources 100 On the "Memory Stick Duo" media 101 On the battery...
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Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to charge the battery pack. M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover 13 F Jack cover G (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) H Mode dial (20) I Hook for strap J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (...: (Image Size) button (Delete) button (32) L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Use the battery charger (supplied) to the camera may occur. Identifying parts E DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) v mark (back) N "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to charge the battery pack. M Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover 13 F Jack cover G (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) H Mode dial (20) I Hook for strap J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (...: (Image Size) button (Delete) button (32) L Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) long. Use the battery charger (supplied) to the camera may occur. Identifying parts E DC IN jack When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) v mark (back) N "Memory Stick Duo" media slot...
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Indicators on the control button, the display changes (page 18). When shooting movies Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for details of operation. Zoom scaling (22, 58) Color mode (... vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). When shooting still images A Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the DSC-S950. See the pages in...
Indicators on the control button, the display changes (page 18). When shooting movies Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for details of operation. Zoom scaling (22, 58) Color mode (... vibration may prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera (page 7). When shooting still images A Display • The indicators are limited in parentheses for the DSC-S950. See the pages in...