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Sony Cyber-shot 4-121-439-11(1) User's Manual

1. dajndwoa noA Guisn i 77 78 Using your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer e PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Recommended computer environm The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X v10 1 to v10 5 USB jack Provided as standard Notes on connecting the camera to a computer e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including your camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Mass Storage default setting and PictBridge modes This section describes Mass Storage as an example For details on PictBridge see page 57 When your computer resumes from the suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Copying and viewing images
2. lt 2 Setup Changing Setup items See page 55 nuaw ay Guisn D Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 The default settings are marked with Itz Slideshow Playing back a series of images Plays back recorded images in order Slideshow uT is fixed to Folder if Memory Stick Duo media sold separately is not inserted lt All Plays back all the still images in order Folder Plays back the still images in the selected folder Effects Simple A simple slideshow switching still images at a preset interval The playback interval is adjustable This effect allows you to enjoy your images at your own set pace Basic A basic slideshow suitable for a wide range of scenes Other Settings Interval 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a Simple slideshow 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit Basic slideshow Repeat 2 On Plays back images in a continuous loop off After all the images have been played back the slideshow ends Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 Start See the following procedure Z Exit Cancels the slideshow Select Image Effects Interval and Repeat with A W lt gt on the control button Select Start with A then press The slideshow starts To end the slideshow Press e You cannot pause
3. 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 Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action Battery pack and power 88 Memory Stick Duo media 93 6 8 Shooting stillimages movies 8 Gujooysajqno E 9 Viewing images 91 2 Deleting Editing images 9 PictBridge compliant printer 7 88 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack e Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever Cannot turn on the camera e After inserting the battery pack into the camera it may take a few moments for the camera to power up e Insert the battery pack correctly e The battery pack is discharged Insert a charged battery pack e The battery pack is dead page 103 Replace it with a new one e Use a recommended battery pack The power turns off suddenly e If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again The battery pack is dead page 103 Replace it with a new one e The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the unit or the battery pack In this case the mes
4. For details on the operation amp page 34 Focus Changing the Focus method You can change the focus method auto focus mode Fe 2S AG Be a 2 Be Bs Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in fag Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically This mode is useful when the subject is not in the center of the frame AF range finder frame Only for still image AF range finder frame indicator Ey Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically e Using the AF lock function together you can compose the image the way you want R AF range finder frame ma AF range finder frame indicator 0 5m 1 0m 3 0m 7 0m co unlimited distance Automatically focuses quickly on the area around a previously set distance Focus preset Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame in Focus preset mode This mode is useful when repeatedly shooting a subject at the same distance e This mode is useful when it is difficult to get sharp focus with automatic focusing such as when shooting a subject through a net 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 e You can chan
5. Gy is displayed only for the DSC S980 i is displayed only for the DSC S950 an a H3 PLAY lt gt BACK NEXT wv VOLUME laa PictBridge connecting 83 On Protect 52 DPOF Print order DPOF mark 85 Qx2 0 Zoom scaling 30 VOL HIHI Volume 30 DD PictBridge connecting 84 Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed 2 Display Indication p Playback 30 s Playback bar 00 00 12 Counter 101 0012 Folder file number 54 2009 11 Recorded date time of the 9 30 AM playback image STOP Function guide for playing PLAY image lt p gt BACK Selecting images NEXT v VOLUME Adjusting volume dis Histogram 18 appears when histogram display is disabled Indicators on the screen 3 Display Indication how Playback folder 54 This does not appear when using internal memory 8 8 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected folder o 5 Playback Media Memory Stick Duo media Internal memory Changing folder 54 e This does not appear when using internal memory C Metering mode 41 10 Flash AWB 2 amp White balance 44 it bam Sans Bs 4B 1S0400 ISO number 40 2 0EV Exposure Value 39 500 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value 17 18 Changing the screen
6. Select the images you want to protect while displaying images in single image mode Press the MENU button Select Protect with A on the control button This Image with lt gt and then press To select and protect images Press the MENU button while displaying images in single image mode or in index mode Select Protect with A Y and select Multiple Images with lt gt then press In single image mode Select the image you want to protect with lt gt then press The w is attached to the selected image Press lt gt to display other images you want to protect then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press In index mode Select the image you want to protect with A W lt gt then press The gt is attached to the selected image To protect other images repeat step To select all the images of a date folder favorites select the bar with lt then press Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press e Note that the formatting erases all the data stored on the recording media even if the images are protected and these images cannot be restored e It may take some time to protect an image Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection and unlock it by taking the same steps as in To select and prote
7. Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 Red Eye Reduction Setting the Red Eye Reduction function aj Ge eee The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red eye phenomenon when using the flash i91 Auto When the Face Detection function is activated the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red eye phenomenon On The flash always strobes to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction e To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second after you press the shutter button Be also sure not to allow the subject to move during this period e Red eye reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or if the subject looked away from the pre strobe In such a case you can correct the red eye using Retouch in the viewing menu after shooting page 50 e When the Face Detection function is not used the flash will not strobe to reduce red eye phenomenon even when Auto is selected Shooting menu For details on the operation amp 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 4 Ct Normal Sets the image to standard color 6t Sepia Hit 8 amp W
8. WB Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close up subjects Set Macro On when shooting close subjects The Auto Focus speed drops when you shoot images in the Macro Setting the zoom all the way to the W side is recommended suojesadg aiseg a 23 24 Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode Using the self timer Press W amp on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Not using the self timer Sho Setting the 10 second delay self timer Setting the 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 Y again e Use the 2 second delay self timer to prevent blur of an image The shutter is released 2 seconds after you press the shutter button which reduces camera shake when the shutter button is pressed In Easy Shooting mode you can select only Spy 10 sec or or Off Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode To change the still image size Press 2 Image Size and then press lt P to select the size For details on the image size see page 10 The default setting is marked with y For still images DSC S980 only Z 10M 3648x2736 DSC S950 only For prints up to A3 13x19 3 2 8M 3648x2432 DSC S950 only Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 8M 3264x2448 DSC S980 only For prints
9. and place a VU mark in the check box sabeu jns uud a 83 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 4 Printing 2 Select OK with A then press The image is printed 1 Select print settings with A VW lt Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable gt while the C PictBridge Connecting indicator appears on the screen ae _ Te indicator Printing 2 5 e Exit Quantity Selects the number of copies of the specified image to be printed The designated number of images may not Stage 5 Completing the printing all fit onto a single sheet depending on the quantity of images Make sure the screen has returned to Layout Stage 2 and disconnect the dedicated USB A cable from the camera Selects the number of image you want to print side by side on a sheet Size Select the size of the printing sheet Date Select Day amp Time or Date to insert the date and time on images When you choose Date the date will be inserted in the order you select page 63 This function may not be provided depending on the printer Printing at a shop You can take Memory Stick 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 you can make a DPOF Print order mark on images in advance so that you do not need to res
10. Digital Zoom uu 58 Tr naad 69 DISP cacecuacenectmeniteos 18 DPOF i ssisssessstscevessstetesies 53 85 E Easy Shooting mode 22 EV scissisastecsesed acdeseasts detacaestes 39 Exposure 8 Extension F File storage destination Flash Shooting 11 Flash White Balance 45 Flash forced off eee 23 Flash forced on 23 Flash Level Flash mode Fluorescent Light 1 2 3 44 FoC n 6 22 42 FOCUS preseb asesiscsssrosre 42 Folder Changing sorsra 61 Creating ciini 60 Selecting osoni 54 Foata 60 62 Function Guide 0 56 G Grid LiNE seira 58 H High Sensitivity mode 29 Histogram siosioina 18 Holding the camera 21 l Identifying parts 12 Image file storage destinations and file names 73 Image quality 10 Image iesire 10 25 Incandescent sasinda 44 Index SCreen eee 31 Indicator Initialize Wpistall cis ccsssstcstscszesosectasszcaseses 69 Internal memory 00065 19 Internal Memory Tool 62 Onanie 8 40 J JPG ssascesdacsesiscisdesenesnreviasevienss 74 L Landscape mode uu eee 27 Language Setting 64 LCD Setecins RP 18 E Xapu 105 106 Index Macintosh computer 78 Recommended environment 78 Na anana Main Settings 1 Main Settings 2 Mass Storage annsin Memory Stick Duo media SHOOUING ssassn 36 Viewing acna 48 Metering M
11. at sundown night scenes the presence of neon signs or fireworks e amp Cloudy Fluorescent Light 1 Fluorescent Light 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting 4 Fluorescent Light 2 Fluorescent Light 2 Adjusts for natural white fluorescent TIN RUA a4 Fluorescent Light 3 lighting Fluorescent Light 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting Qs Incandescent Adjusts for places under an incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 we Flash Adjusts for the flash conditions You cannot select this item when shooting movies or when fo High Sensitivity is selected with the mode dial e For details on the white balance see page 9 e Under fluorescent lights that flicker the white balance function may not work correctly even though you select Fluorescent Light 1 Fluorescent Light 2 or Fluorescent Light 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 ES i ES ee 2 es Adjusts the amount of flash light 4_ Makes the flash level lower Y 4s0 Normal Makes the flash level higher e To change flash mode see page 23 e If the subject is too bright or dark this adjustment may have no effect nuaw ay Guisn E 46
12. 39 The mode dial is set to fo High Sensitivity page 29 or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 28 Shooting movies Set the flash to 4 Flash forced on when aa Landscape mode 7 Beach mode or 8 Snow mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 23 Fuzzy specks appear in images shot using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image This is not a malfunction page 11 The close up shoot function Macro does not work J Twilight mode or a Landscape mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode page 28 Macro shooting cannot be released There is no function for releasing a macro In Wfhuro Auto mode telephoto shooting is possible even in the macro shooting condition The date and time are not displayed e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback Cannot insert dates on images e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images page 94 By using PMB you can print or save images with the date page 70 The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure page 39 The screen is too dark or too bright e Select the brightness of the LCD backlight page 18 The image is to
13. Face Detection Burst Red Eye Reduction a v v v v a 4 v v v gsl v v 2 pS v 4 v v v 8 v t10 v v v Shooting still images High Sensitivity mode Shutter button Mode dial 1 Select fo with the mode dial 2 Shoot with the shutter button 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 1 0 suojesadg aiseg a 29 30 Viewing images A lt 4 gt button A 3 Index button lt iD gt Ai Q Playback zoom button LST MENU button W Delete button button Control button 1M o o mN gt Playback button 1 Press the Playback button If you press the Bb Playback button when the camera is powered off the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode To switch to the shooting mode press the p gt Playback button again 2 Select an image with lt gt on the control button Movie Press to play back a movie Press again to stop playback Press gt to fast forward lt to rewind Press to return to normal playback Press W to display the volume control screen then press lt P to adjust the volume Q To view an enlarged image playback zoom Press Q T while displaying a still image To undo
14. Size Selects the still image size for Easy Shooting mode 2 Large Shoots images in 12M DSC S980 only or 10M DSC S950 only size Small Shoots images in 3M size Flash Flash setting Selects the flash setting in Easy Shooting mode lt 2 Auto Flash strobes when there is insufficient light or backlight off Does not use the flash Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 SteadyShot Selecting the anti blur mode a ES Ee io Ba Selects the anti blur mode vy Auto Activates the anti blur function automatically when shooting conditions are likely to cause camera shake You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject Z bs Off Does not use anti blur mode e In Easy Shooting mode SteadyShot is set to Off e 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 e Time is required for image processing e When shooting with a flash the anti blur function does not work nuaw ay Guisn D Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 Face Detection Detecting the face of subject am P Pico er P11 S Selects whether to use the Face Detection function or not Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus flash exposure white balance and red eye reduction
15. The following modes are preset to match the scene conditions Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes d Soft Snap g Allows you to shoot skin colors in brighter and warmer tones for at far distance without losing the more beautiful pictures In dark atmosphere of the addition the soft focus effect surroundings creates a gentle atmosphere for portraits of people flowers etc 7 Beach When shooting seaside or lakeside scenes the blue of the water is clearly recorded a Landscape Focuses only on a distant subject to shoot landscapes etc Snow ee a When shooting snowy scenes or a Twilight Portrait other places where the whole Allows you to shoot sharp images gt screen appears white use this of people with the night view in mode to prevent sunken colors the background without and record clear images compromising the atmosphere When you shoot images using a Twilight Portrait or 2 Twilight mode the shutter speed becomes slower and blurring is occur frequently so use of a tripod is recommended suojesadg aiseg a 27 28 Shooting still images Scene Selection 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 V you can select the desired setting Macro Flash
16. The terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo media is dirty Memory Stick type error The inserted Memory Stick Duo media cannot be used in your camera page 101 Cannot access Memory Stick Access denied e You are using the Memory Stick Duo media with the access controlled Error formatting Memory Stick Error formatting internal memory e Format the media again pages 60 62 Memory Stick locked e You are using the Memory Stick Duo media with the write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the recording position No memory space on internal memory No memory space on Memory Stick e Delete unnecessary images or files page 32 Read only memory e Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick Duo media No images e No images that can be played have been recorded in the internal memory e No images that can be played back have been recorded on the Memory Stick Duo media The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow Gujooysajqno E 97 98 Warning messages Folder error e A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the Memory Stick Duo media for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder or create a new folder pages 60 61 Cannot create more folders e The folder with a name beginning wit
17. Thumbnails of the imported images Connecting the camera to your are displayed computer After making a USB connection the Import Media Files screen of PMB appears automatically By import Medis Files eel Select he camera or media that incudes the med fes you want to import into the computer Dive Removable Dsk 0 z Folder to be imported Save in a pew folder 135 00 The Pictures in Windows XP My Save n the exieing folder Pictures folder is set as the default folder in Viewed folders ce _ i Organize images on the computer ona calender by shooting date to view them PEA m aa For details see the PMB Guide e If you use the Memory Stick media slot refer to page 75 e If the AutoPlay Wizard appears close it 2 Import the images To start importing images click the Import button Importing Media Files rest 25 209 Example Month display screen 45 Estmated tme remaning 1 min By default images are imported into a folder created in Pictures in Windows XP My Pictures that is named with the date of importing For details on the PMB refer to PMB Guide Copying images to your computer using the PMB To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures from step OKO below before e Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable e Removing Mem
18. by e mail Basic techniques for better images Flash On using the flash The eyes of the subject may come out red or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash These phenomena can be reduced by taking the following steps The Red eye phenomenon Pupils become dilated in dark environments Flash light is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina causing the red eye phenomenon Camera Eye oO me Retina How can the Red eye phenomenon be reduced e Set Red Eye Reduction to On page 46 e Select fo High Sensitivity with the mode dial page 29 The flash is turned off automatically e When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch on the viewing menu page 50 or with the supplied software PMB The White circular spots This is caused by particles dust pollen etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots Camera Particles dust pollen etc in the air How can the White circular spots be reduced Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash Select ifo High Sensitivity with the mode dial The flash is turned off automatically Even though the mode dial is set to ifo High Sensitivity the shutter speed might be slower under low light conditions or in a dark place In that case use a tripod or hold your
19. can e Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer e Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e You can view image files stored on a computer with the camera by copying them to Memory Stick Duo media Retouch Red Eye Correction etc print and send still images as e mail attachments change the shooting date and more e Still images can be printed or saved with the date e You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive e Upload the image to the Web For details refer to PMB Guide To access PMB Guide e Double click PMB Guide icon on the desktop From the Start menu click Start All Programs Sony Picture Utility gt Help PMB Guide Starting and exiting the PMB Starting the PMB Double click the aA PMB icon on the desktop Or from the Start menu Click Start gt All Programs Sony Picture Utility PMB e The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the PMB for the first time Select Start This function informs you of news such as software updates You can change the setting later Exiting the PMB Click button in the top right corner of the screen Copying images to your computer using the PMB Preparing the camera and the Connecting the camera to your computer comp
20. conditions High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present 101 102 On the Memory Stick Duo media Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor sold separately To use Memory Stick Duo media with a Memory Stick media compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor If you insert Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick media compliant device without a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the device When inserting Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor make sure the Memory Stick Duo media is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction e When using Memory Stick Duo media inserted into a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor with a Memory Stick media compliant device make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor is inserted facing the correct direction Note that improper use may damage the equipment e Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor into a Memory Stick media compliant device without Memory Stick Duo media attached Doing so may result in malfun
21. connect the camera to a computer the copy wizard starts automatically and the images in the recording folder on the camera are copied to the computer with Windows Vista XP Mac OS X Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device page 71 fwseoOt Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video 2 equipment The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region To view images on a TV screen check the TV color system of the country or region of use page 66 2 NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the z USA Japan S 2 PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe a 57 58 Shooting Settings For details on the operation amp page 55 The default settings are marked with With reference to the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position On Displays the grid lines VY Off Does not display the grid lines The grid lines are not recorded Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom up to 4x When the zoom scale exceeds 4x the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom 2 Smart Enlarges the image digitally within the range where the image Smart zoom will not be distorted according to
22. create a new folder Create REC Folder page 60 e To change the folder for recording images gt Change REC Folder page 61 e When multiple folders are created in the Memory Stick Duo media and the first or last image in the folder is displayed the following indicators appear 2 Moves to the previous folder Py Moves to the next folder AN Moves to either the previous or next folders amp Setup Changing Setup items See page 55 I Using the Setup screen Q Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen A V lt gt button A Mode dial gl Aull MENU button button 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen Control button 2 After pressing Y on the control button go to the lt 2 Setup setting then press 3 Press A lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set 4 Press to enter the setting an uaasas dnjag ay Gus Function Guide Initialize To turn off the g Setup screen press the MENU button To return to the menu from the g Setup screen press lt on the control button repeatedly e Press the shutter button halfway down to close the 8 Setup screen and return to the shooting mode To cancel the lt 35 Setup setting Select Cancel if it appears then press on the control button If it does not appear select the previous setting again e This setting is main
23. e The image does not have the recording data so the date cannot be inserted Set Date to Off and print the image again page 84 Cannot select the print size e Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer can provide the desired size Gujooysajqno E 95 96 Troubleshooting Cannot print the image at the size selected e When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera disconnect and then reconnect the dedicated USB cable e The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer Change the setting of either the camera page 84 or the printer Cannot operate the camera after canceling printing e Wait for a while as the printer is carrying out the cancellation It may take some time depending on the printer Cannot reset the file number If you replace a recording medium you cannot initialize file numbers with the camera To initialize file numbers format the Memory Stick Duo media or the internal memory page 60 62 and then initialize the settings page 56 However the data on the Memory Stick Duo media or the internal memory will be deleted and all settings including date will be initialized The camera does not function with the lens portion extended Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving e Insert a charged battery pack then turn on the camera again The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation h
24. following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket 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 e We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots e Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant e Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight How to store the battery pack e Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool dry place To maintain the battery pack s function fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing e To use the battery pack up leave the camera in slideshow page 48 playback mode until the power goes off To keep clean battery pack terminal and prevent short circuiting place the battery pack in a plastic bag etc when carrying and storing to isolate it from other metal objects etc On battery life e The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it would be best to replace it with a new one e The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the op
25. page 70 e Consult the computer or software manufacturer The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the Memory Stick Duo media Copy the movie to the hard disk of your computer then play back the movie from the hard disk page 71 Cannot print an image e Refer to the operation 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 such as 101MSDCF page 73 e Operate correctly page 77 Memory Stick Duo media Cannot insert Memory Stick Duo media e Insert it in the correct direction You have formatted Memory Stick Duo media by mistake All the data on the Memory Stick Duo media is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Gujooysajqno a 93 Troubleshooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory e There is Memory Stick Duo media inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to Memory Stick Duo media The Memory Stick Duo media is full Copy the image to the Memory Stick Duo media with sufficient free capacity Cannot copy the data on the Memory Stick Duo media or the computer to the internal memory e This feature is not available See P
26. select the desired image e When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV system page 57 AL e uo s ew urma E 65 66 Viewing images on a TV On 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 camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc Q Using your computer C Enjoying your Windows computer For details on using a Macintosh computer refer to Using your Macintosh computer page 78 Illustrations of screens used in this section are based on the g English version y Install the software supplied first pa
27. settings automatically tel Off Does not use Face Detection function gi Auto The camera selects a face to focus on automatically Face Detection mark Face Detection frame Orange Face Detection frame White e The Face Detection function does not work when using the digital zoom e When the Scene Selection mode is set to a Soft Snap mode the Face Detection function is activated Although Face Detection is fixed to Auto when Easy Shooting mode is selected no face detection frames are displayed Up to 8 faces of your subjects can be detected However only up to 4 faces of your subjects can be detected when a Soft Snap mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode When the camera detects more than one subject the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority The Face Detection frame for the main subject will turn orange The frame for which the focus is set will turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down e Faces may not be detected correctly when It is too dark or too bright Faces are partially hidden by sunglasses masks hats etc The subjects are not facing the camera Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method a P s Ee Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter button Normal Does n
28. the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net dajndwosa noA Guisn i 79 80 Viewing Cyber shot Step up Guide When you install Cyber shot Handbook Cyber shot Step up Guide is also installed Cyber shot Step up Guide further introduces how to use the camera and optional accessories Viewing on Windows Double click is Step up Guide on the desktop To access Step up Guide from the Start menu click Start All Programs in Windows 2000 Programs Sony Picture Utility Step up Guide Viewing on Macintosh 1 Copy the stepupguide folder in the stepupguide folder to your computer 2 Select stepupguide language and then GB folder stored in the CD ROM supplied and copy all the files in the GB folder to the img folder in the stepupguide folder that you copied to your computer in step 1 Overwrite the files in the img folder with the files from the GB folder 3 After copying is complete double click stepupguide hqx in the stepupguide folder to uncompress it then double click the generated file stepupguide e If an uncompress tool for HQX file is not installed install the Stuffit Expander Printing still images S How to print still images When you print images shot in 16 9 mode both edges may be cut off so be sure to check before printing page 94 Printing directly using a PictBridge complian
29. the slideshow nuaw ay Guisn E 50 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 C3 Retouch Retouching still images Adds effects or makes corrections to a recorded image and records it as a new file The original image is retained To retouch the still images Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single image Press the MENU button Select Retouch with A on the control button then press after selecting the desired mode with lt gt Retouch the images following the instructions for each retouching mode below E Trimming Playback zoom is performed on the image and part of the image is cropped Press W T to zoom in on the trimming range Set the point with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Select Image Size with A V then press Select an image size to record with A V then press again Select OK with A F then press e The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate 5 Red Eye Correction Corrects the red eye phenomenon caused by flash gt Select OK with A F then press e You may not be able to correct the red eye phenomenon depending on the image Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 mf Multi Purpose Resize Changing the image size according to usage You can change the aspect rat
30. the subject moved when you took the image it is called subject blur Camera shake Cause Your hands or body shake while you hold the camera and press the shutter button and the entire screen is blurred Subject blur El fim Cause Even though the camera is steady the subject moves during the exposure so the subject looks blurred when the shutter button is pressed Notes What you can do to reduce the blurring e Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat surface to hold the camera steady e Shoot with a 2 second delay self timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button What you can do to reduce the blurring e Select ifo High Sensitivity with the mode dial e Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the shutter speed faster and press the shutter button before the subject moves e When the anti blur function is set to Auto you can reduce the camera shake automatically However this is not effective for subject blur e Besides camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in 2 Twilight mode or a Twilight Portrait mode In that case shoot with the above tips in mind Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity Exposure is the amount of lig
31. the zoom press W Adjust the portion with A W lt gt To cancel the playback zoom press Shows the displayed area of the whole image In this case the center is enlarged To store enlarged images see Trimming page 50 Viewing images E To view an index screen Press Eei Index to display the index screen while a still image is displayed Select an image with A W lt gt To return to the single image screen press Each time you press EPa Index the number of images on the index screen increases e When using Memory Stick Duo media you can select the desired date folder with A V after selecting the bar with lt Bar suojesadg aiseg a 31 32 Deleting images A 4 gt button 3 Index button A 5 Yy a 5 MENU butt button on W Delete button Control button p gt Playback button 1 Press the gt Playback button 2 Press the f Delete button while displaying in single image or index mode 3 Select the desired deletion method with lt gt from among This Image Multiple Images and All In This Folder then press Deleting images When you select This Image You can delete the selected image Select OK with A then press When you select Multiple Images You can select and delete multiple images simultaneously Select the images you want to delete then press The Y mark is checked in the check box of the im
32. 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 media Your computer does not recognize your camera e Turn on the camera e When the battery level is low insert a charged battery pack or use the AC Adaptor sold separately e Set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 57 e Use the dedicated USB cable supplied page 71 e Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly e Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer e Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device page 71 Troubleshooting Cannot copy images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 71 Follow the designated copy procedure for your OS pages 68 and 78 e When you shoot images with Memory Stick Duo media formatted by a computer you may not be able to copy the images to a computer Shoot using Memory Stick Duo media formatted by your camera page 60 After making a USB connection PMB does not start automatically e Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on page 71 Cannot play back images on your computer e If you are using PMB refer to PMB Guide
33. up to A3 11x17 Image size Usage guidelines No of images Printing vy 12M 4000x3000 For prints up to A3 13x19 DSC S980 only Less Fine 3 21 1M Shoot in 3 2 aspect ratio 4000x2672 S LT 5M 2592x1944 For prints up to A4 8x10 3M 2048x1536 For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 ul Dara VGA 640x480 Shoot at small image size More Rough for e mail attachments 16 9 9M 2 For viewing on HDTVs and Less Fine 4000x2248 printing up to A4 8x10 DSC S980 only 16 9 aM For viewing on HDTVs and 3648x2056 printing up to A4 8x10 DSC S950 only 16 9 2M For viewing on HDTVs 1920x1080 i More Rough t 2 For movie Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing page 94 The image size of a movie is fixed to 320 x 240 Images are recorded in 3 2 aspect ratio same as photograph printing paper or postcards etc suojesadg aiseg a 25 26 Shooting still images Scene Selection mode Shutter button Mode dial MENU button 1 Select SCN with the mode dial 2 Press the MENU button and select from fal 3 72_ 8 with 4 V lt gt on the control button page 36 3 Shoot with the shutter button e For details on modes see the next page To cancel the Scene Selection Set the mode dial to anything other than the SCN Shooting still images Scene Selection mode Scene Selection modes
34. with PictBridge or not e Check that the printer is turned on and can be connected to the camera e Set USB Connect to PictBridge page 57 e Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If an error message is indicated on the printer refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer Cannot print images e Check that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the dedicated USB cable Turn on the printer For further information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer e If you select Exit during printing images may not be printed Disconnect and connect the dedicated USB cable again If you still cannot print your images disconnect the dedicated USB cable turn the printer off and then on then connect the dedicated USB cable again e Movies cannot be printed e Images shot using cameras other than this camera or images modified with a computer may not be printed Printing is canceled e You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the PictBridge Connecting mark disappears Cannot insert the date or print images in the index mode e The printer does not provide these functions Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e The date may not be inserted in the index mode depending on the printer Consult the printer manufacturer is printed on the date inserted part of the image
35. 7 Viewing images 0 0 30 Viewing MENU eee 48 Ww Warning messages 00 97 White Balance sisisi 44 Windows computer 67 Recommended environment 68 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
36. Panel e When the wizard screen does not appear automatically follow the procedure For Windows 2000 4 Double click DCM 5 Double click the folder where the image files you want to copy are stored Then right click an image file to display the menu and click Copy e On the storage destination of the image files see page 73 Copying images to a computer without PMB 6 Click the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder Then right click on the Documents window to display the menu and click Paste The image files are copied to the Documents For Windows XP My Documents folder e When an image with the same file name exists in the copy destination folder the overwrite confirmation message appears When you overwrite an existing image with a new one the original file data 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 gt Removable Disk after connecting the camera to your computer Then perform from step 4 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo media This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example When an image
37. SONY Cyber shot 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 g of contents eo amp Using the menu Using the Setup screen Viewing images on a TV Using your computer 4 Printing still images gt Troubleshooting Others o7 4 121 439 11 1 Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of Memory Stick media that you can use sold separately Memory Stick Duo media You can use Memory Stick Duo media with the camera Memory Stick media You cannot use Memory Stick media with the camera Other memory cards cannot be used e For details on Memory Stick Duo media see page 101 When using Memory Stick Duo media with Memory Stick media compatible equipment You can use the Memory Stick Duo media by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor sold separately Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor Notes on the battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the camera for the first time e You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged In addition even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the
38. Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A F then press Select OK then press e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM To cancel the clock setting Select Cancel in step then press uaasas dnjag ay Guisn B 63 64 Langu age Setting For details on the operation page 55 Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages Viewing images ona TV e Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV The connection varies according to the type of TV the camera is connected to Viewing images by connecting the camera to a TV with the supplied dedicated A V cable Turn off both the camera and the TV before connecting the camera to the TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A V cable supplied To audio video input jacks VIDEO AUDIO Yellow 4 j Black g Sz To the e gt USB gt Playback button AN OUT terminal e If your TV has stereo input jacks connect the audio plug black of the dedicated A V cable to the left audio jack Control button Dedicated A V cable 2 Turn on the TV and set the input e Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 3 Press the gt Playback button to turn on the camera Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Press lt P gt on the control button to
39. Tool This item appears only when Memory Stick Duo media is inserted in the camera Formats the Memory Stick Duo media Commercially available Memory Stick Duo media is already formatted and can be used immediately Note that formatting permanently erases all data on Memory Stick Duo media including even protected images Select Format with A V on the control button then press The message All data on Memory Stick will be erased appears Select OK with A then press Formatting starts To cancel formatting Select Cancel in step then press Create REC Folder Creates a folder in Memory Stick Duo media for recording images Select Create REC Folder with A V on the control button then press The folder creation screen appears Create REC Folder Creating REC folder 102MSDCF Select OK with A then press A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the largest number and the folder becomes the current recording folder To cancel the folder creation Select Cancel in step then press When not creating a new folder the 101MSDCF folder is selected as the recording folder e You can create folders designated up to 999MSDCF e You cannot delete a folder with the camera To delete a folder use your computer etc e Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or
40. a position other than H e Set the mode dial to 24 when shooting movies The subject is not visible on the screen e Your camera is set to the Playback mode Press gt Playback to change to the recording mode page 30 Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function does not work when qf appears on the display e The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes e Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down do not press it fully down suddenly The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 50 cm 1 feet 7 3 4 inches T from the front of the lens when shooting page 22 e Twilight mode or ad Landscape mode is selected in the Scene Selection mode when shooting still images e The Focus preset function is selected Select the auto focus mode page 42 e Refer to If the subject is out of focus on page 43 Zoom does not work e You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size page 58 e You cannot use the digital zoom while shooting movies e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movies Gujooysajqnoy E 89 90 Troubleshooting The flash does not work The flash is set to Flash forced off page 23 e You cannot use the flash when REC Mode is set to Burst page
41. age Single Image Index Display Press the MENU button Select OK with A then press To delete all the images of a folder select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with lt and place a YW mark in the check box When you select All In This Folder You can delete all the images of the selected folder Select OK with A then press suojesadg aiseg a 33 g Using the menu J Using menu items A lt 4 gt button MENU button A S button gt Playback button 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu Face Detection ra Ea The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode 2 Select a desired menu item with A V on the control button e If the desired item is hidden keep pressing A V until the item appears on the screen 3 Select a setting with lt gt Face Detection e If the desired setting is hidden keep pressing lt gt until the setting appears on the screen e Select an item in playback mode and press 4 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu 34 Men u items For details on the operation amp page 34 The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting shooting viewing and the mode dial position in the shooting mode Only the available it
42. arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button 11 12 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation Shutter button 21 Flash 23 Microphone S amp N E Lens 5 ON OFF power button 6 ON OFF power lamp Z Speaker 8 Self timer lamp 24 on D 1 For shooting Zoom W T button 22 For viewing Q Playback zoom button Index button 30 31 2 LCD screen 18 MENU button 34 4 gt Playback button 30 Identifying parts ac 5 DC IN jack When using an AC LS5K AC Adaptor sold separately A mark back To DC IN jack To wall outlet gt oe e 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 Jack cover e lt USB A V OUT terminal side Mode dial 20 Hook for strap Control button Menu on A W lt 4 gt 34 Menu off DISP O W 18 23 24 11 For shooting s Image Size button 25 2 For viewing W Delete button 32 12 Tripod receptacle e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inch long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur 13 Batt
43. as occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The lens does not move when you turn off the camera e The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera e Set the date and time again page 63 You want to change the date or time e Set the date and time again page 63 Warning messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions as e 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 even though there are still 5 to 10 minutes of remaining battery time left For use with compatible battery only e The battery inserted is not an NP BK1 battery pack System error e Turn the power off and then on again Camera overheating Allow it to cool e The camera has been overheating The power will go off automatically Place the camera in a cool place until the temperature of the camera grows colder Internal memory error e Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the Memory Stick e Insert the Memory Stick Duo media correctly e The inserted Memory Stick Duo media cannot be used in your camera page 101 e The Memory Stick Duo media is damaged e
44. battery pack as is If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long time use up the existing charge and remove it from the camera then store it ina cool dry place This is to maintain the battery pack functions For details on the usable battery pack see page 103 Notes on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Black white red blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction e This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens Be careful not to bump the lens and be careful not to apply force to it The images used in this Handbook The images used as examples in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using the camera Table of contents Notes On USING your camera oe eee e ccna seca eeeeeeteeeseeaeeeeaeaneaee 2 Basic techniques for bet
45. ct images The On Protect indicator disappears DPOF Adding a Print order mark Adds a print order mark DPOF to the image you want to print See page 85 amp Print Printing images using a printer Printing images shot with the camera See page 82 BB Rotate Rotating a still image Rotates a still image Display the image to be rotated Press the MENU button to display the menu Select Rotate with A V on the control button then press Select then rotate the image with lt P gt Select OK with A Y then press e You cannot rotate protected images or movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras e When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software nuaw ay Guisn 53 54 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 Po Select Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images Selects the folder containing the image you want to play back Select the desired folder with lt gt on the control button Select Folder Ba 102MSDCF 2 2 Number of Files 4 Created 2009 1 1 10 30 10 AM Select OK with A then press To cancel selecting the folder Select Exit in step then press 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 e To
46. ction of the unit Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with the camera Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately e To use Memory Stick Micro media with the camera be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro 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 swallow it On the battery pack On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range The CHARGE lamp may flash in the following BC CSKA only When the temperature of the battery pack is too low Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place When the temperature of the battery pack is too high Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool place For details see page 104 Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter We recommend the
47. display A DISP Screen display button Each time you press A DISP on the control button the display changes as follows Indicators on During playback the image information is r 1 displayed Histogram display The brightness of the LCD Backlight up e If you view images in bright outside light adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition e The histogram does not appear in the following situations While shooting When the menu is displayed When recording movies During playback When the menu is displayed In index mode When you are using playback zoom When you are rotating still images During playback of movies e A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast e The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras amp Adjusting EV Exposure Value by displaying a histogram Dark Bright A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image Press A DISP on the control button repeatedly to display the histogram on the screen The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side and a dark image when skewed to the left side Number of pixels Brightness e The histogram also appears when playi
48. e has been changed on your computer page 77 e Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera e The camera is in USB mode Delete the USB connection page 73 Gujooysajqno The date and time are not displayed e The display indicators are turned off Show the display indicators by pressing A DISP on the control button page 18 91 92 Troubleshooting The image appears rough right after playback starts This may happen due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV e Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 57 e Check whether the connection is correct page 65 Deleting Editing images Cannot delete an image e Cancel the protection page 52 The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize movies Computer OS compatibility with camera is unknown e Check Recommended computer environment on page 68 for Windows and page 78 for Macintosh Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not recognized by a computer with a Memory Stick media slot e Check that the computer and the Memory Stick media Reader Writer support Memory Stick PRO Duo media Users of computers and Memory Stick media Readers Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact
49. ears If it does not appear double click Computer in Windows XP My Computer gt D SONYPICTUTIL 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 Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click Next The License Agreement screen appears 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click the radio button next to I accept the terms of the license agreement and then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete After you install the software the short cut icons for PMB PMB Guide are created on the desktop e Double click to start bel PMB PMB e Double click to start PMB Guide 2 PMB Guide dajndwoa noA Guisn a 69 70 On the PMB Picture Motion Browser supplied You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software This section summarizes the PMB PMB overview With the PMB you
50. eds differ depending on the combination of the Memory Stick Duo media and the equipment used Do not remove the Memory Stick Duo media while reading or writing 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 When the Memory Stick Duo media is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise e We recommend backing up important data on a hard disk of your computer Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area e Do not attach a label on the Memory Stick Duo media itself nor on a Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor e When you carry or store the Memory Stick Duo media put it in the case supplied with it e Do not touch the terminal section of the Memory Stick Duo media with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Duo media Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Duo media Do not expose the Memory Stick Duo media to water Do not leave the Memory Stick Duo media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it e Do not insert anything other than Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot Otherwise a malfunction may result Do not use or store the Memory Stick Duo media under the following
51. elect them when you print them out at the shop e You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the 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 Print Order Format is a function allowing you to make a DPOF Print order mark on images of Memory Stick Duo media that you want to print out later e You cannot mark movies e You can make a DPOF Print order mark on up to 999 images When taking Memory Stick Duo media to a shop e Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of Memory Stick Duo media they handle If Memory Stick Duo media is not handled by your photo printing service shop copy the images you want to print out to another medium such as a CD R and take it to the shop Be sure to take the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor with it Before you take image data to a shop always copy back up your data to a disk e You cannot set the number of prints When you want to superimpose dates on images consult your photo printing service shop Marking a selected image SM MENU button C Control button A iE Playback button 1 Press the gt Playback button 2 Select the image you want to print 3 Press the MENU button to display the menu 4 select DPOF with A on the control button and select This Image
52. ems are displayed on the screen V available Mode dial position a EASY pP o SCN E Shooting menu page 36 Scene Selection V Image Size v Flash Vv SteadyShot lt lt Face Detection REC Mode EV ISO lt lt SIS ISIS lt I lt Metering Mode Focus White Balance Flash Level Red Eye Reduction vV Color Mode eas Setup v KIS ISIS ISIS ISIS ISIS I lt lt lt v v vV The operation is limited according to the selected Scene Selection mode page 28 Viewing menu page 48 IE Slideshow C Retouch Oi Multi Purpose Resize o amp Protect DPOF ih Print E Rotate Pq Select Folder Setup nuaw ay Guisn E Shooti ng menu For details on the operation page 34 The functions in shooting mode using MENU are described below For details on how to operate the menu see page 34 The selectable mode is displayed in white Modes selected from the menu screen Unavailable when the mode dial is set to SCN The default settings are marked with Scene Selection Selecting the Scene Selection i a a Selects the Scene Selection in the menu You can shoot images with the settings pre adjusted to match various scene conditions page 26 Image Size Selecting the Image
53. er error e Check the printer e Check if the image you want to print is corrupted OS e The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable Warning messages Processing e The printer is canceling the current print job You cannot print until it is finished This may take time depending on the printer e If you select all image files of a folder this may take time for processing Operation cannot be executed for movie files e You have selected a function that is not available for movies Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files e Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image files that have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with another camera Operation cannot be executed 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 e Retouching may not be possible depending on the image Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction Gujooysajqno E 99 Using the camera abroad 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 60 Hz Do not use an electronic transformer travel c
54. erating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used 103 On the battery charger On the battery charger Do not charge battery packs other than an NP BK type battery pack in the battery charger supplied with the camera Batteries other than the specified kind may leak overheat or explode if you attempt to charge them posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns e 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 at the interval of 0 15 seconds Slow flashing Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of 1 5 seconds BC CSKA only When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again When the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type If the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly a battery error may have occurred When the CHARGE lamp flashes slowly i
55. ery Memory Stick Duo media cover E le e N e i Memory Stick Duo media slot y Batteries insertion slot 14 Indicators on the screen Each time you press A DISP on the control button the display changes page 18 See the pages in parentheses for details of operation When shooting still images Ga fall Se Bg 2 1 1S0400 125 F3 5 2 0EV ww 4 Display Indication S7 Battery remaining D Low battery warning 97 Fa Con OR Gi Fh Ga K Feot Feo Ha o Image size 25 G is displayed only for the DSC S980 Gi is displayed only for the DSC S950 e The indicators are limited in Easy Shooting mode When shooting movies a ad a Scene Selection 26 DZE P i o Mode dial 20 3 e 2 S4 White balance 44 Bids Ae gn i Burst mode 39 L Metering mode 41 tg Face detection 38 ey hy SteadyShot 37 wy Vibration warning 3 e Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting Even if 4 the vibration warning appears you can still shoot images However we recommend that you set the anti blur function to Auto 2 0EV W using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera page 7
56. file copied to a computer no longer remains on Memory Stick Duo media you can view that image again on the camera by copying the image file on the computer to Memory Stick Duo media Skip step 1 if the file name set with the camera has not been changed e 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 camera When there are no folders in Memory Stick Duo media create a folder page 60 with the camera first then copy the image files 1 Right click the image file then click Rename Change the file name to DSCOOOOD Enter a number from 0001 to 9999 for OOO e If the overwrite confirmation message appears enter a different number e An extension may be displayed depending on the computer settings The extension for still images is JPG and the extension for movies is AVI Do not change the extension 2 Copy the image file to the Memory Stick Duo media folder in the following order Right click the image file then click Copy Double click Removable Disk or Sony MemoryStick in Computer in Windows XP My Computer Right click the OOOMSDCF folder in the DCIM folder then click Paste OOO stands for any number within the range from 100 to 999
57. ge 69 e Installing the software as follows _ PMB Copying images to your computer using PMB Enjoying images using PMB as follows Viewing 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 frequently asked questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website http www sony net dajndwosa noA Guisn E 67 Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera Recommended environment for copying images OS pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment USB jack Provided as standard Recommended environment for using iy PMB OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP1 CPU Memory Pentium III 500 MHz or faster 256 MB of RAM or more Recommended Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 d
58. ge the focus method only when Face Detection is set to Off e You can select only Multi AF when shooting movies e The Focus preset distance setting contains some errors and this error increases when the zoom is set to the T side or the lens is tilted upward or downward Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 If the subject is out of focus When shooting with the subject at the edge of the frame or the screen or when using Center AF the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame In such cases do as follows Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder and press the shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject AF lock AF range finder frame SSS AE AF lock indicator As long as you do not press the shutter button fully down you can retry the procedure as many times as you want When the AE AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on return to the fully composed shot and press the shutter button fully down nuaw ay Guisn E 43 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 White Balance Adjusting the color tones cafes P Pico as Haart 2 PET S Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions Use this function if image color appears unnatural Z ao Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically s Daylight Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky
59. h 999 exists on the Memory Stick Duo media You cannot create any folders if this is the case File error e An error occurred while the image was playing back Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera Read only folder e You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera Select another folder page 61 File protected e Release the protection page 52 Image size over limit e You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera iy Vibration warning indicator e Camera shake may occur due to insufficient light Use the flash turn on the anti blur function or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera Macro is invalid e The macro is unavailable under the current settings page 28 Flash settings cannot be changed The flash is unavailable under the current settings page 28 Maximum number of images already selected e You can select up to 100 image files from Multiple Images e When you select all image files of a folder the maximum number is 999 e You can add up to 999 image files as Favorites and you can add the DPOF Print order mark to a maximum 999 files Cancel the selection Printer busy Paper error No paper Ink error Low ink No ink e Check the printer Print
60. ht that the camera will receive when you release the shutter Shutter speed Length of time the camera receives Exposure light Aperture Size of the opening allowing light to pass through I ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode Whitish image However you can adjust it manually using the functions below Correct exposure 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 Underexposure too little light Darker image Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity To adjust the ISO sensitivity see page 40 High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur However the image tends to become noisy Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image However when the exposure is insufficient the image may become darker Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting condi
61. ictBridge compliant printer together with the following items Images are printed with both edges cut off e Depending on your printer all the edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date inserted e You can print images with the date inserted using PMB page 70 e This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images However because the images shot with 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 ask them to superimpose the dates on images 94 Troubleshooting PictBridge compliant printer A connection cannot be established e The camera cannot be connected directly to a printer that is not compliant with the PictBridge standard Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer is compliant
62. images Auto Adjustment mode Select When shooting movies Select HH 2 Hold the camera with your elbows pressed against your body to steady it Position the subject in the center of the focus frame 3 Shoot with the shutter button When shooting still images Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus The AE AF lock indicator green flashes a beep sounds the indicator stops flashing and remains lit AE AF lock indicator Press the shutter button fully down suojesadg aiseg a 21 22 Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode When shooting movies Press the shutter button fully down To stop recording press the shutter button fully down again If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm 2 inches W 50 cm 1 feet 7 3 4 inches T from the front of the lens e When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically the AE AF lock indicator changes to flash slowly and the beep does not sound In addition the AF range finder frame disappears Recompose the shot and focus again Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there i
63. io and size of the shooting images then record them as the 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 Ti HDTV Changes the aspect ratio from 4 3 3 2 to 16 9 and saves as 2M size Ci Blog E mail Changes the aspect ratio from 16 9 3 2 to 4 3 and saves as VGA size Select the images you want to retouch while displaying in single image Press the MENU button Select the Multi Purpose Resize with A on the control button then press after selecting the desired size of the image with lt gt Press W T to zoom in from the area you want to trim Set the point with A W lt gt then press the MENU button Select OK with A then press e For details about the image size see page 25 e You cannot resize movies e You cannot resize the images from VGA to HDTV Enlarging the image and multi resizing can reduce the image quality nuaw ay Guisn D 51 52 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 34 of Protect Preventing accidental erasure Protects images against accidental erasure The On Protect indicator appears on a protected image aa This Image Protects unlocks the currently selected image e This item appears only in single image mode Om Multiple Images Selects and protects unlocks multiple images To protect an image
64. justing the light intensity ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity Metering Mode Selecting the Metering mode Focus Changing the Focus method White Balance Adjusting the color tones Flash Level Adjusting the amount of flash light Red Eye Reduction Setting the Red Eye Reduction function Color Mode Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects lt 5 Setup Changing Setup items Table of contents VIEWING MENU wc cctcscsccccscceccsccsccccsvetessscetscsceivesssesceecateesesasedcanivessesseceaettens 48 IE Slideshow Playing back a series of images C Retouch Retouching still images Multi Purpose Resize Changing the image size according to usage o amp Protect Preventing accidental erasure DPOF Adding a Print order mark Ik Print Printing images using a printer By Rotate Rotating a still image 4 Select Folder Selecting the folder for viewing images Setup Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen USING Setup CMS sesiccscsciscesecssaccescesus sescssscnegee tics sacionstiets roseaveatistanenvannetecs 55 Main Settings Main Settings 1 0 0 0 eee eee eee eee cess tee eeeteeeeeenees 56 Beep Initialize Function Guide Main Settings Main Settings 2 00 0 eee eee eee eee ceee ete eeeteaeeeaeeeees 57 USB Connect Video Out Shooting SettiNGS ccsvsss ccs sacseestscgonseseyyddasdi one cuottasesvoncageuscoswasidedisicooatscevd 58 Grid Line Auto Review Digital Zoom Memory To
65. k Duo media The camera is not compatible with Windows 95 98 98 SecondEdition NT Me of the Windows operating system When you use a computer without a Memory Stick media slot use a commercially available Memory Stick media Reader Writer to copy images from Memory Stick Duo media to your computer To copy images in the internal memory to your computer copy the images to Memory Stick Duo media first then copy them to your computer Copying images to a computer Windows Vista XP This section describes an example of copying images to a Documents For Windows XP My Documents 1 Prepare the camera 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 e If PMB is already installed then Import Media Files is started on PMB but select Cancel to finish dajndwoa noA Guisn E 75 76 3 Click Open folder to view files For Windows XP Open folder to view files gt OK as the wizard screen appears automatically on the desktop gt AutoPlay Eh Removable Disk K 7 E Always do this for pictures Pictures options w Ig re View pictures Imoort pictures Set AutoPlay defaults in Control
66. ng MESSAGES wis csssecccces csttecicctieesseasace coteesssanccectiee sat encsecevesstacccueestin 97 Using the camera abroad Power SOUICES eeseeeeeeesteeeeeeeneeeeeteee 100 On the Memory Stick Duo Media eee cece eee eee ete eeneeeeeeeeenees 101 On the battery Pack icsi ioneina itea 103 On the battery Charger cece ceeeseeseseceeereeeeseneeeeteeeeeeeeneseeneseeeaeeees 104 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 press the shutter button halfway down the camera adjusts the focus automatically Auto Focus Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down Do not fully press the shutter button Press the shutter Then press the straight away button halfway AE AF lock indicator shutter button fully down flashing gt lit beeps down N Q a ox C fs _ l Tes om When focusing is difficult Focus page 42 If the image looks blurred even after focusing it may be because of camera shake See Hints for preventing blur on the next page Je Basic techniques for better images Hints for preventing blur The camera moved accidentally when you took the image This is called Camera shake On the other hand if
67. ng back a single image but you cannot adjust the exposure Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 12 MB of internal memory This memory is not removable Even when there is no Memory Stick Duo media inserted in the camera you can record images using this internal memory When Memory Stick Duo media is inserted Recording Images are recorded on the Memory Stick Duo media Playback Images on the Memory Stick Duo media are played back Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images on the Memory Stick Duo media When there is no Memory Stick Duo media inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal hZ S memory Internal F Playback Images stored in the internal memory are memory p played back SF Menu Setup etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory mage data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data without error using one of the following methods To copy back up data on Memory Stick Duo media Prepare Memory Stick Duo media with sufficient free capacity then perform the procedure explained in Copy page 61 To copy back up data on a hard disk of your computer Perform the procedure on pages 71 72 or 75 76 without Memory Stick Duo media inserted in the camera e You cannot copy image data on Memory Stick Du
68. o media to the internal memory e 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 cannot copy data on a computer to the internal memory 19 20 D Basic Operations D Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function Mode dial Auto Adjustment mode Allows shooting with the settings adjusted automatically page 21 Easy Shooting mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions with easy to see indicators page 22 Program Auto mode Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Movie Mode Allows you to record movies page 21 Scene Selection mode Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene You can select al J 72 amp in the menu when the mode dial is set to SCN page 26 High Sensitivity mode Allows you to shoot still images with higher ISO sensitivity page 29 You can select various settings using the menu For details on the functions available page 35 Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode i DISP butto Shutter button 7 Flash button Zoom W T button Self timer button Mode dial button A lt 4 gt button iii Image Size button Control button 1 Select the desired function from the mode dial When shooting still
69. o dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Select the metering mode page 41 or adjust the exposure page 39 Troubleshooting The image is too bright e Adjust the exposure page 39 The image colors are not correct e Set Color Mode to Normal page 47 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject e The smear phenomenon is occurring and white black red purple or other streaks appear on the image This phenomenon is not a malfunction Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction to On page 46 e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject e Retouch the image using Red Eye Correction page 50 Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 2 Cannot shoot images in succession The internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media is full Delete unnecessary images page 32 e The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack FViewingimages Cannot play back images Press gt Playback page 30 e The folder file nam
70. ode eee 41 Mode dial cc cssssssecssesnsasseestsns 20 Multi AF Multi pattern metering Multi Purpose Resize 51 NTS Casanet 57 Optical Zoom ou 22 58 OSa ann 68 78 OVETEXPOSUTE seissiscsirsoresssorssrs 8 Playback oncoran 30 Playback Z00M ou eee 30 DID ieor isar ania 70 Precision digital zoom 58 Pressing halfway down 6 Pnr enea 53 81 Print order mark 53 85 Printing at a shop 00 85 Printing directly 0 0 0 0 82 Program Auto mode 20 PHOLE CE ss cacesenisazesincsnecndihecsests 52 R REG MOd6 oc iccissscresiesisostsese 39 Red Eye Correction 50 Red Eye Reduction 46 Retouch Rewind Fast forward Rolasan 53 Scene Selection 26 36 Screen Changing the display 18 Denie LTs AR 14 LCD backlight ossis 18 Select Folder 54 Self timer Still iMa gessi 21 Shooting menu Shooting Settings Shutter speed eee 8 Slideshow essri 48 Slow synchro eee 23 Smart ZOOM cee 58 Snow mode Soft Snap mode SOW aE anena Spot metering Spot metering cross hairs 41 SteadyShot ssis 37 T TA anara Troubleshooting Twilight mode 27 Twilight Portrait mode 27 Underexposure ceeeeeeee 8 USB Connettori 57 USB A V OUT terminal 13 Using the camera abroad 100 WGA ws csscssniisrastesnneeseecss 25 Video Out occ 5
71. ol Memory Stick Tool cee eee eee ee eteeeteeeteeeteeeeees 60 Format Change REC Folder Create REC Folder Copy Memory Tool Internal Memory Tool 0 eee cece seer eeeeeeeee eee 62 Format Clock SCT GS sesar arne e E E T s E Language Setting Viewing images on a TV Viewing images On TV aessniesiererneesriis deiari nn renna Eaa naa ENEE 65 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows COMPUTE c eee eee ee eee e eee eeeeeteaeeeel 67 Installing the software SUPPIied eee ee eee tee eee tect teat teeeteeeneetaes 69 On the PMB Picture Motion Browser Supplied eee 70 Copying images to your computer using the PMB 71 Copying images to a computer without PMB ee eee eee 75 Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the Memory Stick Duo Media eee eee eee eee e eee eeeeeeeeeeee tees teas eeaeeeeeteaeees 77 Using your Macintosh computer s s ssssnssisesinsnnssrnernnerinnrinnrnnnrrnennnnenn 78 Viewing Cyber shot Step up Guide eee eee eee eee teeeeeeees 80 How to print still IMAGES 0cccccctesssccecesetesteneccesceteesssnseceeatunsassaecenabas 81 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 0 82 Printing at a shop Troubleshooting MOUDIESHOOUNG a2 io2 sci cceesn ces sacecegnieceactevensnnncayassiaessseiansateancsuadgzensbseases teh ead 87 Warni
72. ome noisier as the ISO ISO sensitivity number increases Select an ISO sensitivity 200 ES number according to shooting conditions 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 e For details on the ISO sensitivity see page 8 e You can select only from ISO AUTO ISO 100 to ISO 400 when set to Burst Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 Metering Mode Selecting the Metering mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure 2 BA Multi Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Le Spot Measures only a part of the subject Spot metering Only for still image e This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background E Spot metering cross hairs Positions on the subject e For details on the exposure see page 8 e When using spot metering or center weighted metering setting Focus to Center AF is recommended to focus on the metering position page 42 e You can select the metering mode only when Face Detection is set to Off nuaw ay Guisn E 42 Shooting menu
73. on a computer 1 Prepare the camera and a 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 the Macintosh computer Double click the newly recognized icon DCIM the folder where the images you want to copy are stored Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk e For details on the storage location of the images and file names see page 73 4 View images on the computer Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files to open that image file Using your Macintosh computer To delete the USB connection Drag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the Memory Stick Duo media to the Trash icon beforehand when you perform the procedures listed below or the camera is disconnected from the computer e Disconnecting the dedicated USB cable e Removing Memory Stick Duo media Inserting Memory 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
74. onverter as this may cause a malfunction 100 On the Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick Duo media is a compact portable IC recording medium The types of Memory Stick Duo media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick Duo media functions Memory Stick media type Recording Playback Memory Stick Duo o with MagicGate Memory Stick Duo oO without MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick 1 2 O Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo oO Memory Stick PRO HG Duo ors a Memory Stick Duo media MagicGate Memory Stick Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 2 The camera is not compatible with high speed data transfer using a parallel interface 3 The camera is not compatible with 8 bit parallel data transfer Supports 4 bit parallel data transfer equivalent to Memory Stick PRO Duo media This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 media M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro e Memory Stick Duo media formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera e Data read write spe
75. ory Stick Duo media e Inserting Memory Stick Duo media into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray Windows Vista Double click here Windows XP Windows 2000 12 00 PM Double click here Click e USB Mass Storage Device gt Stop Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Click OK The device is disconnected Step is unnecessary for Windows Vista XP Image file storage destinations and file names The image files recorded with the camera are grouped as folders on the Memory Stick Duo media or the internal memory Example viewing folders on Windows Vista E Desktop E Owner J Public l Computer amp Local Disk C ca DATA D ca RECOVERY E 23 DVD RW Drive F a Removable Disk d DCIM E 100omsocr QQ aJo 101MSDCF 0 S99MSDCF J Misc Q Folder containing image data recorded using a camera not equipped with the folder creating function Folder containing image data recorded using the camera When no new folders are created there are folders as follows Memory Stick Duo media 101MSDCF only Internal memory 101_SONY only e You cannot record any images to the 100MSDCF folder The images in this folder are available only for viewing e You cannot record play back an
76. ot shoot continuously Burst Records 100 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button e The flash is set to amp Flash forced off On the Burst e When recording with the self timer a series of a maximum of five images is recorded e When the battery level is low or when the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media is full the Burst stops The focus white balance and exposure are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images EV Adjusting the light intensity a ES e Bes EE Manually adjusts the exposure Toward Toward 2 0EV Toward Darkens an image OEV The exposure is determined automatically by the camera 2 0EV Toward Brightens an image e For details on the exposure see page 8 e The compensation value can be set in 1 3EV increments e If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective nuaw ay Guisn E 40 Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 34 ISO Selecting a luminous sensitivity F272 IG ES a Be es Selects the ISO sensitivity Low ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity ato Auto You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving iso subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity select a larger 100 number However images tend to bec
77. ots or more Video Memory 32 MB or more Recommended 64 MB or more 1 2 64 bit editions are not supported 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 guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer Mass Storage default setting and PictBridge modes This section describes Mass Storage as an example For details on PictBridge see page 57 When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time Installing the software supplied You can install the software supplied using the following procedure e Log on as Administrator 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen app
78. rough printing 1 Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen 2 Select s Setup with Y on the control button then press 3 Select Main Settings 2 with A V and select USB Connect then press 4 Select PictBridge with A V then press The USB mode is set Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Stage 2 Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the camera to the printer To the e lt USB A V OUT terminal Dedicated __ USB cable To the USB jack 2 Turn on the printer Press the gt Playback button and turn on the camera After the connection is made the 4 indicator appears 3 Press the MENU button select Print with 4 on the control button then press The camera is set to playback mode then an image and the print menu appear on the screen Stage 3 Selecting images you want to print Select This Image or Multiple Images with 4 Y then press When you select This Image You can print the selected image Move on to Stage 4 When you select Multiple Images You can print multiple selected images Select the image you want to print with A V lt gt then press V appears on the selected image Press the MENU button to display the menu Select OK with A then press e To print all the images of a folder select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with lt
79. s a flashing light EASY Shooting in Easy Shooting mode Set the mode dial to EASY The text size increases and indicators become easier to see The camera shoots images with the optimum settings so 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 4x the camera uses the Digital Zoom function For details on the Digital Zoom settings and the image quality see page 58 e You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode 4 Flash Selecting a flash mode for still images Press gt 4 on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Flash Auto Flashes when there is insufficient light or backlight default setting 4 Flash forced on 4sL Slow synchro Flash forced on The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Flash forced off e The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity e While charging the flash is displayed Macro Shooting close up Press lt W on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected No indicator Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Normally put the camera in this mode
80. sage appears on the screen before the power goes off The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location e A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge Fully discharge the battery pack once then charge it to correct the indication e The battery pack is discharged Insert a charged battery pack e The battery pack is dead page 103 Replace it with a new one Cannot charge the battery pack e You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adapter sold separately Use the battery charger to charge the battery The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery pack e Remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger securely again e The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature Charge the battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F BC CSKA only e For details see page 104 Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images page 32 Change the Memory Stick Duo media e You cannot record images while charging the flash When shooting a still image set the mode dial to
81. select another recording folder e Up to 9 999 images can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder is automatically created e For details see Image file storage destinations and file names page 73 Memory Tool Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation amp page 55 Change REC Folder Changes the folder currently used for recording images Select Change REC Folder with A V on the control button then press The folder selection screen appears Change REC Folder Ba 102MSDCF Number of Files Created 2009 1 1 10 30 10 Am Select the desired folder with lt gt and OK with A then press To cancel changing the recording folder Select Cancel in step then press e You cannot select the 100MSDCF folder as a recording folder e You cannot move recorded images to another folder Copies all images in the internal memory to Memory Stick Duo media Insert Memory Stick Duo media having sufficient free capacity uaasas dnjag ay Gus E Select Copy with A V on the control button then press The message All data on internal memory will be copied appears Select OK with A then press Copying starts To cancel copying Select Cancel in step then press e 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 ou
82. t causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data e You cannot select images to copy e The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the Memory Stick Duo media after copying then format the internal memory Format in Internal Memory Tool page 62 e Anew folder is created on the Memory Stick Duo media and all the data will be copied to it You cannot choose a specific folder and copy images to it The DPOF Print order marks on the images are not copied 61 62 Memory Tool For details on the operation amp page 55 Internal Memory Tool This item does not appear when Memory Stick Duo media is inserted in the camera Formats the internal memory e Note that formatting permanently erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images Select Format with A V on the control button then press The message All data on internal memory will be erased appears Select OK with A then press Formatting starts To cancel formatting Select Cancel in step then press Clock Settings For details on the operation amp page 55 Clock Settings Sets the date and time Select Clock Settings from the g8 Setup screen Press on the control button Select the date display format with A V then press
83. t indicates that the battery charger stops charging temporarily on standby The battery charger stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the battery charger resumes charging and the CHARGE lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F BC CSKA only 104 AC Adaptor 13 Adjusting EV ou 18 39 AE AF lock indicator 21 43 AF l Ennassi 21 43 AF range finder frame 43 Aperture iseccisiecratsseennaesererces 8 Auto adjustment mode 21 Auto Focus Battery charger Battery pack Beach mode eee 27 BEEP raiar 56 BU Ut cen a BOD 39 C Center AP rannani 42 Center weighted metering 41 Change REC Folder Clock Settings Computer csi cccccisecscesssarseasvsevee 67 Copying images Macintosh Recommended environment Software Viewing image files stored on a computer with the Connecting Computer ccceccees 71 Printer ssarsrnensa 83 TV ratnim naa 65 COPY sessecsssesscesesarersssesecareetnorn 61 Copying images to your COMPUTE crsassesersseesaosees 71 Create REC Folder 60 D Date sninn 63 Daylight niinniin 44 Dedicated A V cable 65 Dedicated USB cable 71 83 Tolan 32 Formato 60 62
84. t printer page 82 You can print images by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer You can print images with a Memory Stick media compliant printer For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can copy images to a computer using the supplied PMB software and print the images You can print images date inserted page 70 Printing at a shop page 85 You can take Memory Stick Duo media containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop You can make a DPOF Print order mark on the images which you want to print out in advance sabeu jns Bunutd al 81 82 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if you do not have a computer you can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer P4 PictBridge e PictBridge is based on the CIPA standard CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association e You cannot print movies e If the A indicator flashes on the screen of the camera error notification check the connected printer Stage 1 Preparing the camera Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer with the dedicated USB cable MENU button Control button e It is recommended to use a fully charged battery pack to prevent the power from turning off partway th
85. tained even when the power is turned off 55 56 Main Settings For details on the operation page 55 Main Settings 1 The default settings are marked with y Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button lt 2 On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control shutter button off Turns off the beep shutter sound Function Guide When you operate the camera the function guide appears lt 2 On Displays the function guide off Does not display the function guide Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images stored in the internal memory are retained Select Initialize with A V on the control button then press The message Reset to default settings appears Select OK with A then press The settings are reset to the default setting To cancel initializing Select Cancel in step then press e Be sure not to power off the camera while initializing Main Settings For details on the operation amp page 55 Main Settings 2 The default settings are marked with y USB 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
86. ter images 6 Focus Focusing on a subject successfully Exposure Adjusting the light intensity Color On the effects of lighting Quality On image quality and image size Flash On using the flash ldentifying parisianise nenn tanari indicators ON ThE Screen iiris rasani paana Ea NERE Changing the screen display ssssssessessereseeineriernerrernsrnsrnnrnsinnrnsrenrnnre Using the internal memory Basic Operations Using the m de Gali annniisisnannanisarnnreanessar Shooting images Auto Adjustment mode sssesssseesrsrrerrsrrerrsrrereerrerne Shooting still images Scene Selection mode Shooting still images High Sensitivity Mode eee eee VICWINQUIMAQES ciccccciccriccn nimi asinine causes DGG MAGES nics tcsssctnscerstaceaidecpesntedsaenanetetadeaeuaenersti ssncdenatediaetsiaeterend Using the menu WSINGNIMONU MEMS cccsiceccesecarssccencsnerpedscatacensaasivaacecacpapacsdeabaarpaeeteacecacs tances 34 Menu IGINS sn cccccssetstscesdeccenes tas cctesseensnst ce deaeeestes ev eweeatacciesaerteadtartennvees 35 SHOOUMG MEMU sisscasccescedascsssnecscisadesdinaccovds slecebieresdasdeaubisvensec decvieseeeauefebines 36 Scene Selection Selecting the Scene Selection Image Size Selecting the Image Size Flash Flash setting SteadyShot Selecting the anti blur mode Face Detection Detecting the face of subject REC Mode Selecting the continuous shooting method EV Ad
87. the image size 8 8 sQ This is not available when the image size is set to 12M DSC 8980 10M DSC S950 16 9 9M DSC S980 16 9 7M DSC S950 or 3 2 e The total zoom scale of Smart zoom is shown in the following table Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of Precision digital zoom approximately 8x including the optical zoom 4x However PQ note that the picture quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded Off Does not use the digital zoom Shooting Settings For details on the operation amp page 55 Image size and total zoom scale using Smart zoom Including optical zoom 4x Size Total zoom scale DSC S950 DSC S980 8M Approx 4 9x 5M Approx 5 6x Approx 6 2x 3M Approx 7 1x Approx 7 8x VGA Approx 22x Approx 25x 16 9 2M Approx 7 6x Approx 8 3x e You cannot use the Digital zoom while shooting movies Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image 2 On Uses the Auto Review Off Does not use Auto Review e If you press the shutter button halfway down the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image e You cannot use the Auto review while shooting in the Burst mode uaasas dnjag ay Gus E 60 Memory Tool For details on the operation amp page 55 Memory Stick
88. tions Example The color of an image affected by light sources Weather lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Characteristics of White standard Bluish Green tinged Reddish light ee i The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode However you can adjust color tones manually with White Balance page 44 10 Basic techniques for better images Quality On image quality and image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels the picture becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is displayed in fine detail Image size is shown by the number of pixels Although 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 Image size 12M DSC S980 only 4000 pixels x 3000 pixels 12 000 000 pixels Image size 10M DSC S950 only 3648 pixels x 2736 pixels 9 980 928 pixels Image size VGA E Mail 640 pixels x 480 pixels 307 200 pixels Selecting the image size for use page 25 Pixel Many pixels Fine Bogie F fi Example Printing in image quality and to A3 si large file size ue ae Few pixels Rough image quality but small file size Example An attached image to be sent
89. uE E Zoom scaling 22 58 x1 4 sQ PQ st m Color mode 47 Indicators on the screen 2 4 Display Indication Display Indication AE AF lock 21 Qo Self timer 24 REC Recording a movie Standby Spot metering cross hair Standby a movie 41 150400 ISO number 40 E AF range finder frame 42 125 Shutter speed x F3 5 Aperture value 2 0EV Exposure Value 39 0 12 Recording time Histogram 18 minutes seconds c AF range finder frame ka indicator 42 1 0m Focus preset distance 42 S7 Macro 23 B Display Indication rt Recording folder 60 e This does not appear when using internal memory 12 Number of recordable images Os Recording Media Memory Stick Duo media Internal memory 00 00 15 Recordable time hours minutes seconds Red eye reduction 46 4 4s O Flash mode 23 Flash charging 15 16 Indicators on the screen When playing back still images 101 0012 lt gt BACK NEXT 2009 1 1 9 30 AM When playing back movies 330 70 On VOL mmi 1 gt 0 00 12 101 0012 2009 1 1 9 30 AM 1 Display Indication AAA Battery remaining A Low battery warning 97 h Goh Eh E Fi eh lol Fe 9 Fao azo Image size 25 G
90. uter To the e lt USB 1 Insert Memory Stick Duo media A V OUT Si with recorded images into the camera When copying images in the internal memory this step is unnecessary 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera or connect the camera to a wall outlet wall socket with the AC Adaptor sold separately e When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack with little remaining charge copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon 3 Turn on the computer then press the gt Playback button Connecting appears on the screen of the camera S amp Ss So Eei Q Ts Access S fi is x 3 indicators 3 lt x When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while Ts is displayed on the screen during the communication session Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed When the indicator changes to vs8 you can start using the computer again gt Playback button e If Connecting does not appear set USB Connect to Mass Storage page 57 71 Copying images to your computer using the PMB Copying images to a computer Viewing images on your computer 1 Connects the camera to a When importing is complete the PMB computer as described starts
91. with lt gt then press A DPOF Print order mark is attached to the image To remove the mark Select the images from which you want to remove the mark then repeat steps 3 and 4 sabeun jns Burutd 85 86 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 A V on the control button Multiple Images with lt gt and then press 3 Select an image to mark with the control button then press The Vv mark is attached to the selected image Single Image 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select OK with A then press The DPOF mark appears on the screen Single Image f E To cancel the selection Select Exit in step 5 then press To remove the mark Select the images that you want to remove the marks then press in step 3 To mark all the images of a folder To mark all the images of a folder select Multiple Images on the index screen select the bar with lt and place a y mark in the check box Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Check the items on pages 88 to 96 gt a Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power gt i Initialize the settings page 56 gt a
92. y images to the MISC folder dajndwosa noA Guisn 73 74 Copying images to your computer using the PMB Image files are named as follows Still image files DSCOODOO JPG Movie files MOVOOO000 AVI Index image files that are recorded when you record movies MOVOOO000 THM JOO stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 The numerical portions of the name of a movie file recorded in movie mode and its corresponding index image file are the same For more information about folders see pages 54 and 60 Copying images to a computer without PMB You can copy images to your computer without PMB as follows For a computer with a Memory Stick media slot Remove the Memory Stick Duo media from the camera and insert it in the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Duo media Adaptor in the computer and copy the images Even when you are using Windows 95 98 98 SecondEdition NT Me you can copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer If the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is not recognized see page 92 For a computer without a Memory Stick media slot Make a USB connection and follow Stages to copy images The screen displays shown in this section are the examples for copying images from Memory Stic

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