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  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 1
    Digital Still Camera Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S950/S980 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations
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    camera. "Memory Stick" media You cannot use "Memory Stick" media with the camera. For details on the usable battery battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time. • You can charge the battery not a malfunction. • This camera is equipped with a power zoom
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    light intensity 8 Color - On the effects of lighting 9 Quality - On "image quality" and "image size 10 Flash - On using the flash 11 Identifying parts 12 Indicators on the screen 14 Changing the screen display 18 Using the internal memory 19 Basic Operations Using the mode dial 20 Shooting
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    items 55 Main Settings - Main Settings 1 56 Beep Function Guide Initialize Main Settings - Main Settings 2 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting Settings 58 Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Memory Tool - Memory Stick Tool 60 Format Change REC.Folder Create REC.Folder Copy Memory Tool
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    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
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    Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality Flash This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 20), and the menus (page 34). Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you
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    camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady. • Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that case
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    proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 39). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 41
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    (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Green-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 44). 9
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    you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 12M (DSC-S980 only) 4000 4000 pixels × 3000 pixels = 12,000,000
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    they are accentuated by the camera's flash, they appear as white circular spots. Camera Particles (dust, pollen, flash is turned off automatically.) * Even though the mode dial is set to (High Sensitivity), the shutter speed might be slower under lowlight conditions, or in a dark place. In that case
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    Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 4 A Shutter button (21) B Flash (23) C Microphone D Lens E ON/OFF (power) button F ON/OFF (power) lamp G Speaker H Self-timer lamp (24) 1 5 6 7 2 8 3 9 4 q; qa Bottom qs qd qf qh qg A For
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    insertion slot P Access lamp 1 To DC IN jack 2 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting the camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger (supplied) to charge the battery pack. F Jack cover G (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) H Mode dial (20) I Hook for strap
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    Battery remaining Low battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for the DSC-S950 function to [Auto], using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera (page 7). Zoom scaling (22, 58
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    memory. Number of recordable images Recording Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Red-eye reduction (46) Flash mode (23) Flash charging Indication Self-timer (24) Spot metering cross hair (41) AF range finder frame (42) Histogram (18) 15
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    battery warning (97) Image size (25) • / is displayed only for the DSC-S980. • is displayed only for the DSC-S950. PictBridge connecting (83) Protect (52) Print order (DPOF) mark (85) Zoom scaling (30) Volume (30) PictBridge connecting (84) • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable
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    /Number of images recorded in selected folder Playback Media ("Memory Stick Duo" media, Internal memory) Changing folder (54) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Metering mode (41) Flash White balance (44) ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number (40) Exposure Value (39) Shutter speed
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    changes as follows: Indicators on Indicators on* • If you view images in bright outside light, adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up. However, the battery - The flash strobes. - The shutter speed is slow or fast. • The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras. z
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    71, 72 or 75, 76 without "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted in the camera. • You cannot copy image data on "Memory Stick Duo" media to the internal memory. • By connecting the camera and a computer with a dedicated USB cable, you can copy data stored in the internal memory to a computer. However you
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    Basic Operations Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. Mode dial : Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. t page 21 : Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy-to-see
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    . When shooting movies: Select . 2 Hold the camera, with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it. Position the subject in the center of the . The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. AE/AF lock indicator 2Press the shutter
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    the only settings that you can change are Image Size (Large/Small) (page 36), Flash (Auto/Off) (page 36) and Self-Timer (10 sec/ Off) (page 24). W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo the zoom. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, the camera uses the Digital Zoom function. For details on
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    light. : Flash forced off • The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. • While charging the flash, is displayed. Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator): Auto The camera adjusts the focus
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    2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp To cancel, press after you press the shutter button, which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed. • In Easy Shooting mode, you can select
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    To change the still image size Press (Image Size), and then press b/B to select the size. For details on the image size, see page 10. The default setting is marked with . For still images Image size 12M (4000×3000) (DSC-S980 only) 3:2 (11M)*1 (4000×2672) (DSC-S980 only) 10M (3648×2736) (DSC-S950
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    Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) Shutter button 1 Select with the mode dial. Mode dial MENU button 2 Press the MENU button, and select from / / / / / with v/V/b/B on the control button (page 36). 3 Shoot with the shutter button. • For details on modes, see the next page. To cancel
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    are preset to match the scene conditions. Soft Snap Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for more beautiful pictures. In addition, the soft focus effect creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot
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    mode) Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. Some functions are not available, depending on the Scene Selection mode. Macro - - ( : you can select the desired setting
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    Select with the mode dial. 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Mode dial High Sensitivity mode Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off). To cancel the High Sensitivity Set the mode dial to anything other than . 29
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    the (Playback) button. • If you press the (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting area of the whole image. In this case, the center is enlarged. • To store enlarged images, see [Trimming] (page 50).
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    Basic Operations Viewing images To view an index screen Press (Index) to display the index screen while a still image is displayed. Select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z. • Each time you press (Index), the number of images on the index screen increases. • When
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    Deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index) button z button Control button MENU button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press the (Playback) button. 2 Press the (Delete) button while displaying in single-image or index mode. 3 Select the desired deletion method with b/B from among [This Image], [
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    Basic Operations Deleting images When you select [This Image] You can delete the selected image. Select [OK] with v, then press z. When you select [Multiple Images] You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously. 1 Select the images you want to delete, then press z. The mark is checked
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    Using the menu Using menu items v/V/b/B button MENU button z button Control button (Playback) button 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select
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    Selection Image Size Flash SteadyShot Face Detection REC Mode EV ISO Metering Mode Focus White Balance Flash Level Red Eye Reduction Color Mode (Setup) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * - - - * - - - - - -
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    size for Easy Shooting mode. Large Small Shoots images in [12M] (DSC-S980 only) or [10M] (DSC-S950 only) size. Shoots images in [3M] size. Flash: Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode. Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight. Off Does not use
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    Does not use anti-blur mode. • In Easy Shooting mode, [SteadyShot] is set to [Off]. • The anti-blur function may not work properly in the following cases. - When camera shake is too strong. - When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes. • Time is required for image processing
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    ) Does not use Face Detection function. (Auto) The camera selects a face to focus on automatically. Face Detection mark Face Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) • The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom. • When the Scene Selection mode is set to
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    used for the other images. EV: Adjusting the light intensity Manually adjusts the exposure. Using the menu Toward - Toward + -2.0EV Toward -: Darkens an image. 0EV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. +2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. • For details on the exposure
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    Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity Selects the ISO sensitivity. Low ISO sensitivity (Auto) High ISO sensitivity You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
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    : Selecting the Metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering). (Center) Measures the center
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    or window. • AF stands for Auto Focus. • When you use Digital Zoom, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. • You can change the focus method only when [Face Detection] is set to [Off
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    using [Center AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. In such cases, do as follows: 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. Using the
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    fluorescent lighting. [Fluorescent Light 3]: Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting. n (Incandescent) Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. 44
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    3]. • When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light Adjusts the amount of flash light. (-) Makes the flash level lower. (Normal) (+) Makes the flash level higher. • To change flash mode, see page 23
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    flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • To avoid blurring of images, hold the camera looked away from the pre-strobe. In such a case, you can correct the red-eye using [Retouch]
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    Using the menu Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by effects. (Normal) Sets the image to standard color. (Sepia) Sets the image to sepia color.
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    Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 The default settings are marked with . (Slideshow): Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order (Slideshow). Image This setting is fixed to [Folder] if "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) is not inserted. All
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    Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 Start See the following procedure. Exit Cancels the slideshow. 1 Select [Image], [Effects], [Interval] and [Repeat] with v/V/b/B on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v, then press z. The slideshow starts. To end the slideshow Press
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    Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below. (Trimming) Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped may deteriorate. Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You may not be able to
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    new files. You can convert images to the 16:9 aspect ratio for high definition viewing and to the VGA size for blog or e-mail attachments. (HDTV) Changes the aspect ratio from 4:3/3:2 to 16:9 and saves as 2M size. (Blog/E-mail) Changes the aspect ratio from 16:9/3:2 to 4:3 and saves as VGA size
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    Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 34 (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure. The (Protect) indicator appears on a protected image. (This Image) Protects/unlocks the currently selected image. • This item appears only in single-image
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    order mark Adds a print order mark ( See page 85. ) to the image you want to print. (Print): Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera. See page 82. (Rotate): Rotating a still image Rotates a still image. 1 Display the image to be rotated. 2 Press the MENU button to
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    [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel selecting the folder Select [Exit] in step 2, then press z. z On the folders The camera stores images in a specified folder of "Memory Stick Duo" media. You can change the folder or create a new one. • To create a new folder t [Create REC.Folder] (page 60) • To
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    Using the Setup screen Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen. v/V/b/B button Mode dial z button Control button MENU button 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2 After
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    the control/ shutter button. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Function Guide When you operate the camera, the function guide appears. On Displays the function guide. Off Does not display the function guide. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute
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    Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the dedicated USB cable. PictBridge Connects the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 82). When you connect the camera to a computer, the copy wizard starts automatically, and
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    (9M)] (DSC-S980), [16:9 (7M)] (DSC-S950) or [3:2]. • The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the picture quality
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    3M VGA 16:9 (2M) Total zoom scale DSC-S950 DSC-S980 - Approx. 4.9× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 6.2× Approx. 7.1× Approx. 7.8× Approx. 22× Approx. 25× Approx. 7.6× Approx. 8.3× • You cannot use the Digital zoom while shooting movies. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for
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    - Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 55 This item appears only when "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo" media. Commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" media is already formatted, and can be used immediately. • Note that
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    the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v, then press z. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in step 2, then press z. • You • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out,
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    on the operation 1 page 55 - Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when "Memory Stick Duo" media is inserted in the camera. Format Formats the internal memory. • Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory, including even protected images. 1 Select [Format
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    Clock Settings For details on the operation 1 page 55 Clock Settings Sets the date and time. 1 Select [Clock Settings] from the (Setup) screen. 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 4 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with
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    Language Setting For details on the operation 1 page 55 Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages. 64
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    connect the audio plug (black) of the dedicated A/V cable to the left audio jack. 2 Turn on the TV and set the input. • Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 3 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Press b/B on the
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    TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the dedicated A/V cable. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the
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    images saved on your computer - Editing images - Displaying the shooting locations of still images on maps online - Creating a disc with the images shot (requires CD or DVD disc writing drive) - Printing or saving still images with the date Additional information on this product and answers to
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    dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more) *1) 64-bit editions are not supported. *2) Starter (Edition) is not supported. Notes on connecting the camera to a computer • The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. • Operations are not
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    ). • The AutoPlay screen may appear. Select "Run Install.exe." and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The the short cut icons for "PMB", "PMB Guide", are created on the desktop. • Double-click to start "PMB". • Double-click to
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    the image to the Web. • For details, refer to "PMB Guide". To access "PMB Guide" • Double-click "PMB Guide" icon on the desktop. • From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. Starting and exiting the "PMB" Starting the "PMB" Double-click
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    battery pack shuts down too soon. Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack 3 Turn on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. "Connecting..." appears on the screen of the camera computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
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    images to a computer 1 Connects the camera to a computer as described "Connecting the camera to your computer". After making a USB see the "PMB Guide". Example: Month display screen By default, images are imported into a folder created in "Pictures" (in Windows XP, "My Pictures") that is named
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    from step 1 to 4 below before: • Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable. • Removing "Memory Stick Duo" media. • Inserting "Memory Stick Duo" media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. 1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the tasktray. Windows Vista
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    Copying images to your computer using the "PMB" • Image files are named as follows: - Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG - Movie files: MOV0ssss.AVI - Index image files that are recorded when you record movies: MOV0ssss.THM ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. The numerical
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    and a computer. Perform the same procedure as described in "Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 71. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable. Perform the same procedure as described in "Connecting the camera to your computer" on page 71. • If "PMB" is already
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    is deleted. To copy an image file to the computer without overwriting, change the file name and then copy the image file. However, note that if you change the file name (page 77), you may not play back that image with the camera. For Windows 2000 Double-click [My Computer] t [Removable Disk] after
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    Duo" media. • Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed. • You may not be able to play back some images depending on the image size. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another
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    Macintosh computer. Perform the same procedure as described in "Preparing the camera and the computer" on page 71. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the dedicated USB cable. Perform the same procedure as described in "Connecting the camera to your computer" on page 71. 3 Copy image files to
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    Stick Duo" media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. • Turning off the camera. Technical Support Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ 79 Using your computer
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    installed. "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories. Viewing on Windows Double-click (Step-up Guide) on the desktop. To access "Step-up Guide" from the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] (in Windows 2000, [Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility
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    camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer. Printing directly using a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer You can print images with a "Memory Stick" media compliant printer. For details, see the operating instructions containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop.
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    Imaging Products Association) • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator flashes on the screen of the camera (error notification), check the connected printer. MENU button Control button • It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway through
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    a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer. 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal Dedicated USB cable 2 To the USB jack 2 Turn on the printer. Press the (Playback) button and turn on the camera. After the connection is made, the
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    OK] with v, then press z. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the (PictBridge Connecting) indicator appears on the screen. indicator [Quantity] Selects the number of screen has returned to Stage 2, and disconnect the dedicated USB cable from the camera. 84
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    Duo" media containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF camera. Copy the images to "Memory Stick Duo" media, then take the "Memory Stick Duo" media to the print shop. What is DPOF? DPOF (Digital
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    Printing at a shop Selecting and marking the images 1 Press the MENU button while displaying images in single-image mode or in index mode. 2 Select [DPOF] with v/V on the control button, [Multiple Images] with b/B, and then press z. 3 Select an image to mark with the control button, then press z.
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    the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 56). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked. Troubleshooting Click
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    Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack. • Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever. Cannot turn on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to power up. • Insert the battery pack
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    mode (page 42). • Refer to "If the subject is out of focus" on page 43. Zoom does not work. • You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size (page 58). • You cannot use the digital zoom while shooting movies. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies. Troubleshooting 89
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    Troubleshooting The flash does not work. • The flash is set to (Flash forced off) (page 23). • You cannot use the flash shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash Cannot insert dates on images. • This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates
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    than the flash range using the flash. • Light battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 30). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer (page 77). • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera
  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 92
    " media. Users of computers and "Memory Stick" media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 71 and 78). The computer recognizes the "Memory Stick PRO Duo
  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 93
    Troubleshooting Cannot copy images. • Connect the camera • If you are using "PMB", refer to "PMB Guide" (page 70). • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. manual of the printer. Images once copied to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. • Copy them to a folder recognized by the camera
  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 94
    the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. • If you use a photo printing service
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    instructions supplied with the printer. Cannot print images. • Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable the printer. Consult the printer manufacturer. is printed on the date-inserted part of the image. • The image does not have the recording data
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    Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either
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    instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. Depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" media cannot be used in your camera (page 101). • The "Memory Stick Duo" media is Troubleshooting 97
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    case. File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera camera on a tripod to secure the camera. Macro is invalid • The macro is unavailable under the current settings (page 28). Flash settings cannot be changed • The flash
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    when using a PictBridge connection • Some functions are restricted while the camera is connected to a PictBridge compliant printer. Unable to detect face for retouch • Retouching may not be possible depending on the image. Turn the power off and on again • The lens malfunction. 99 Troubleshooting
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    - Power sources You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/
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    data. • Data may be corrupted in the following cases: - When the "Memory Stick Duo" media is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation. - High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight - Locations exposed to direct sunlight - Humid
  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 102
    " media into a Duo-sized "M2" media Adaptor. If you insert "Memory Stick Micro" media into the camera without a Duo-sized "M2" media Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. • Do not leave the "Memory Stick Micro" media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally
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    close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. • The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently. • We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and making trial
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    electrocution and burns. • Remove the charged battery pack from the battery charger. If you leave the charged battery pack in the charger, battery life may be shortened. • The CHARGE lamp of the supplied battery charger flashes in either way: - Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly
  • Sony DSC-S950/P | Cyber-shot® Handbook - Page 105
    Level 45 Flash mode 23, 36 Fluorescent Light 1, 2, 3 ...... 44 Focus 6, 22, 42 Focus preset 42 Folder Changing 61 Creating 60 Selecting 54 Format 60, 62 Function Guide 56 G Grid Line 58 H High Sensitivity mode ..........29 Histogram 18 Holding the camera 21 I Identifying parts 12 Image
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    Playback zoom 30 PMB 70 Precision digital zoom ..........58 Pressing halfway down...........6 Print 53 S Scene Selection 26, 36 Screen Changing the display .... 18 Indicator 14 LCD 37 T Trimming 50 Troubleshooting 87 TV 65 Twilight mode terminal....... 13 Using the camera abroad .... 100 V
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    Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.
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Digital Still Camera
Cyber-shot Handbook
DSC-S950/S980
Before operating the unit, please read this
Handbook thoroughly together with the
“Instruction Manual”
and the
“Cyber-shot
Step-up Guide”
, and retain them for future
reference.
Table of contents
Basic Operations
Using the menu
Using the Setup screen
Viewing images on a TV
Using your computer
Printing still images
Troubleshooting
Others
Index
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