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...Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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 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 (sold separately...
...Menu items 23 Setup items 24 GB Enjoying 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 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 (sold separately...
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... may not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ 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 generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the...
... may not be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ 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 generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the...
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"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 - Hook 9 "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) -
"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 - Hook 9 "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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..." 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...
..." 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...
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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. Change the...
... 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. Change the...
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...v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], 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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button...
...v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], 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 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button...
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Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Still image: 1 Press ...
Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Still image: 1 Press ...
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... On when shooting close -up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Landscape Shoots with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...). Normally, put the camera in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of the water captured more clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom Press ...
... On when shooting close -up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from the Scene Selection menu. Landscape Shoots with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value...). Normally, put the camera in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of the water captured more clearly. [ W/T Using the zoom Press ...
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... display the volume control 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 cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image...
... display the volume control 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 cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image...
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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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... size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 However, we recommend that you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. Indicators on the A control button, the display...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 mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable...
... size • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed. 19 However, we recommend that you press v (DISP) on the screen Each time you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using the flash for the DSC-S950. Indicators on the A control button, the display...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 mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Volume PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable...
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... REC.Folder Creates a folder in a horizontal or vertical position. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used... two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media...
... REC.Folder Creates a folder in a horizontal or vertical position. Main Settings 1 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Copy Copies all images in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 24 Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used... two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media...
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By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "PMB (Picture Motion ...• Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on a computer. Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available "Memory Stick" media Reader/Writer. • For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images...
By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook". 25 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) USB connection Application software "PMB (Picture Motion ...• Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on a computer. Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available "Memory Stick" media Reader/Writer. • For further details on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images...
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..." in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to view it. [ ...[Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Adobe Reader is required to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 The installation menu screen ...
..." in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to view it. [ ...[Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in detail. Adobe Reader is required to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 26 The installation menu screen ...
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...of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. GB 27 Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on ...the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [...
...of the "Memory Stick Duo"media as necessary. GB 27 Note that the actual numbers may vary depending on the camera settings. of images DSC-S950 Approx. 165 Approx. 330 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 • The measurement method is used at about three second intervals [ Notes on ...the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size. [...
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...For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 3:2 (...130 262 533 1060 2150 4300 16:9 (2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-S950 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2...
...For details on the image size, see page 16. [ The approximate recordable number of still images DSC-S980 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 12M 2 49 93 197 395 790 1600 3200 3:2 (...130 262 533 1060 2150 4300 16:9 (2M) 11 230 450 900 1800 3700 7500 15000 DSC-S950 (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory Size Approx. 12MB "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2...
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... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. • 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. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below show the ...approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 320×240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20 1:23:40 2:45:00...
... not support HD recordings or playbacks for each file. • 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. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below show the ...approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 320×240 0:00:20 0:10:10 0:20:20 0:41:20 1:23:40 2:45:00...
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...camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on , the camera turns off . 30 Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera... to protect the camera depending on the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF).... 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera...camera for the camera to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Replace it with your...
...camera again (page 13). • The battery pack is dead. Turn on , the camera turns off . 30 Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera... to protect the camera depending on the screen before the power goes off automatically to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF).... 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 24). 4 Consult your camera...camera for the camera to push the battery eject lever (page 11). Replace it with your...
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... 28, 29). Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - If it with another camera. • The camera is dead. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has... been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. This phenomenon is discharged. Delete the ...
... 28, 29). Shooting still images/movies GB Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - If it with another camera. • The camera is dead. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press the (Playback) button (page 17). • The folder/file name has... been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the image. This phenomenon is discharged. Delete the ...
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...may condense inside the lens, images will not be indicated. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: • Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of the...or skirt, as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. • Do not touch the camera with any of the camera. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. ...
...may condense inside the lens, images will not be indicated. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: • Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other settings regardless of the...or skirt, as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. • Do not touch the camera with any of the camera. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with rubber or vinyl for a long time. ...