Using the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600

How to use this camera

This is a quick use handout I highly recommend looking at the manual to see all of the features that this camera has! I also recommend reviewing the Read This First booklet (blue booklet) for a quick overview of the basics
This is your navigation area - it has up, down, right, left buttons that also perform other functions as well

Batteries

This camera uses 2 AA batteries. It does NOT come with rechargeable batteries or a battery charger. If taking on a field trip, be SURE you have an extra set of AA batteries on handjust in case
Make sure the batteries are Alkaline
Battery life is shortened in cold temperatures.
Dont leave your camera or batteries in the car/outside during cold (or hot) weather
Average battery life 80 - 110 minutes while taking pictures
Varies depending on features used
Flash Zoom/Wide Angle Viewing
Using the LCD display and other features will use more battery power The battery indicator on the display shows how much battery power is remaining If camera will not be used for an extended period of time

Remove the batteries

With LCD screen on - 80 min. With LCD screen off - 110 min.

LCD display

You can use the LCD display or the viewfinder when taking pictures Turning off the LCD will help conserve battery power Pressing the | | button on the camera will take you thru 3 views Indicators on (default) No indicators Blank screen

Picture Quality

5 settings for picture quality
6 MP for best quality when printing 8x10 3.2 MP - images are recorded in same 3:2 aspect as photo printing paper or postcards, etc. 3 MP 2 MP - great for postcard size (4 x 6) 1 MP good quality for 4 x 6 prints VGA best for email, web pages and getting the most images on the memory stick. May not print well as a 4x6 but may be okay. Try some test printing first 16:9 (HDTV) for viewing images on a wide screen TV

Storage Medium

This camera has 32MB of internal memory, but Use the 128MB Memory Stick Duo (to store images). The lower the MP setting, the more pictures you can get on the stick.
This IS different than the Memory Stick that is longer It will require an adapter (included) to read in the reader
At Fine setting (which gives you better print/shoot quality) a 128MB stick should give you VGA 790 images
2M 133 images 3M 82 images 3.2M - 42 images 6M - 42 images
Just a view to show where batteries and memory stick go
Remove/insert memory stick
The slot for the memory stick is located in a separate compartment on the bottom right below the control button Always turn off the camera before removing the memory stick (or changing batteries)
Always insert memory card with the metal side down and the printing up) As shown

Print side up

Changing image size
To change the 6M, 3.2M, 3M, 2M, VGA and 16:9 settings Move the slide to the picture of the camera (middle setting) and turn on power Press the button on the back that has a small grid/trash can

Set to camera

4 settings

No indicator

Strobes if it is dark or against light (default setting)

Forced Flash

Flash used regardless of light

Slow synchro

(lightning bolt with SL)
Flash used and shutter speed is slower under dark conditions

Flash forced off

Just press the button to move thru the choices

Taking pictures

Set to Camera or Movie
Pressing the shutter button half way will focus your image Press all the way to shoot your picture
Quickly review your last shot while taking pictures
Press the button with the arrow to review Press again to go back to shoot mode

Viewing images on camera

(this is different than reviewing the last picture taken while shooting
Move to Use the to scroll thru the images

Forward

Meter mode
This sets which part of the subject to measure to determine exposure The default on the camera is Auto To use meter mode you need to change the Scene Selection mode using the Menu button. See Read this first manual for more details.

Taking Movies

By moving the selector to movie and holding down the shutter button, you can take movies. You can even edit out portions of your movie with the camera See page 40 for details
Viewing images on your computer
You can use the Card Reader to view/print pictures/movies saved on your memory stick. If you are more comfortable viewing your images by connecting the camera with the USB cable included with the camera - no problem The card reader is the best way to let students insert the images into Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Viewing with the card reader
Remove the Memory Stick Duo from the camera Insert the memory stick into the duo adapter before inserting into the card reader
Insert the memory stick with label side up (contact side down) Label side

Contact side

Memory Stick Duo card NOT all the way in the adapter
Memory Stick Duo card properly inserted into adapter
Using the adapter that comes with the Memory Stick Duo will allow you to use in Sony cameras that take the longer Memory Stick. Sony is switching their cameras to the Memory Stick Duo and Duo Pro.
Open the Lexar reader by grabbing the sides where the bumps are with your thumb and index finger Slide out and flip up
Insert the adapter (with memory card already inserted) into the Lexar card reader It will slide in and out tight the first few times since it is new Slide the adapter all the way in to the reader so the lid will close To close the lid, grasp the bumps as you did to open the reader Slide out, down and in to close Because removing the memory stick adapter can be difficult - dont let the students try to do it.

Insert card reader in USB port
Insert the reader with the memory stick into the USB port
Found at the front of your computer on most newer models
Your computer will automatically see and find this new hardware
You will see windows pop up in the bottom RH corner of your screen as the computer finds the reader If you should have problems seeing the card reader, let Technology know. Please be patient as it takes a few seconds to read
If you see a message about a 2.0 USB being able to read faster - just ignore. You will see that message in the bottom RH corner on older computers
This end goes in the USB port on your computer (you will need to remove the protective cap on the end
After the card reader (with the memory stick) has been connected to your computer Double click on My Computer Double click on Removable Disk
Will probably be marked as drive (E:)
Double click DCIM Double click 101MSDSF Your pictures will now be available You can use the Windows XP feature to print

You will see 2 folders

DCIM MISC

Printing Images

You can always print an image by inserting it into a blank Word document and resizing to desired size See Inserting into projects slide for instructions
Printing images using Windows XP
Windows XP offers a picture printing feature that allows you to choose 8x10, 4x6, 5x7, etc choices Follow the instructions for viewing images using the card reader While viewing your images, click on a picture This will give you a choice to Print Pictures on the LH side of window Follow the steps for the Windows XP wizard to print your images
Printing images at Wal-Mart
Make sure that you take the Memory Stick Duo Adapter (not the card reader) Im not sure if Wal-Mart can read the smaller Duo stick.

Inserting into projects

Inserting a picture is the same process as inserting a picture from a floppy. There are just a couple of more clicks involved Insert, Picture, From File Click on the drop down menu and choose Removable Disk (E:) Double click on DCIM Double click on 101MSDCF Click on the image to be inserted Click Insert

Deleting pictures

You can delete pictures while the memory stick is still in the camera Or you can delete using the card reader
Preparing to delete images using card reader and computer
After the card reader (with the memory stick) has been connected to your computer Double click on My Computer Double click on Removable Disk (E:) You will see 2 folders

Deleting.

Delete entire folder
Click on folder named 101MSDSF Hit the delete key on your keyboard The folder has been deleted Then next time you use the memory stick a new folder with the same name will be created

Double click DCIM

Delete individual images
Double click on the folder to open it Select image or images to delete Hit the delete key on your keyboard
Delete pictures directly on camera
You can quickly delete the last picture taken while in shoot mode Or you can delete while in Viewing mode

Delete in shoot mode

While reviewing the last picture taken, you can delete this image Click on the back button to see the last picture taken
If you want to delete the image you are viewing click the trash can button
This is the same button you use to change the megapixel setting
This will give you the Delete/Exit button Use the Up button to select Delete
The active choice will be yellow
Push the middle button to delete

Delete in View mode

Turn your dial to View You will see the Back/Next at the bottom
Actual view may differ slightly on the DSC-W5 model
Use the left/right arrow keys to move thru your pictures When you find one you want to delete, touch the trash can button
This will give you the Delete/Exit button Use the Up (the one with the flash icon) to select Delete

Saving images to your H

You can also save a copy of your images to your H folder (or hard drive, jump drive, etc) Just use Windows Explorer
Select the image(s) to copy Click Copy selected Items link found on the LH side of window Choose your location
Because default naming of images might result in multiple copies with the same name, I recommend creating a new folder for each batch of pictures to avoid this

Click Copy

DSC-S600
Cyber-shot digital still camera
With superb 6.0 megapixel performance and top-quality Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom lens with wide-angle shooting, the compact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 provides excellent value for both first-time and step-up digital photographers. Both powerful and affordable, the DSC-S600 also has high sensitivity, strong flash, 2.LCD screen and 32 MB1 Internal Memory for in-camera shooting.
6.0 Megapixel Super HAD CCD More megapixels mean more detail and definition in digital photos -- important when you re making large prints or posting photos on the Internet. Sony s advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, to increase camera sensitivity and reduce picture noise. 3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom What s the difference between optical and digital zoom? Optical zoom uses moving lens elements; digital zoom relies on digital enlargement. In the DSC-S600, 3X Optical zoom helps you frame your shots for better digital pictures; Sony s Precision Digital zoom provides an additional 2X Carl Zeiss Lens Design The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 uses a precision Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens design with excellent wide-angle shooting capabilities, making it easier to take indoor photos and capture group shots -- and its sophisticated design enables quick autofocus and incorporates a wide optical zoom range within compact dimensions. Strong Flash The DSC-S600 provides strong flash to illuminate subjects more effectively -- up to a range of 33 feet, significantly greater than previous Sony models so you won t have to stand so close to get great pictures indoors. High Sensitivity A first in an entry-level digital camera, the high sensitivity (ISO 1000) shooting mode of the DSC-S600 gets great shots even in lowlight conditions -- a plus when shooting to capture the mood or in locations where flash is not permitted. 13X Smart Zoom Feature At VGA resolution4 , Sony s Smart Zoom feature intelligently crops into the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing the resolution of the full CCD -thus avoiding the image degradation of other digital zooms. Large 2.LCD Screen In addition to the optical viewfinder, the DSC-S600 also has a built-in 2.0 LCD screen that makes it easy to read menus, frame shots and check results while you re still on the scene. Real Imaging Processor LSI To capture the moment before it gets away, Sony s DSC-S600 uses a Real Imaging Processor LSI (Large Scale Integrated Circuit) that not only improves camera response time and decreases shutter lag, but also improves picture quality and clarity and increases battery stamina. 5 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus By intelligently evaluating 5 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony s Multi-Point AF system can help you automatically maintain focus on the subject -- not on distracting elements in the background. AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator This simple feature briefly illuminates the subject, to help establish a positive focus lock in low -- or no -- light conditions. 32 MB1 Internal Memory What if you forget your flash memory card? No problem -- with the DSC-S600, you can capture great memories in-camera with an internal 32 MB1 memory -- then easily transfer your shots to optional Memory Stick Duo media. Burst Mode For capturing a child s first steps or a pet s bests tricks, this Sony feature lets you automatically record up to 7 shots at full 6.0 megapixel resolution or 100 shots at standard VGA resolution. Optional Memory Stick Duo Media Sony s compact, high-capacity Memory Stick Duo media options can hold all your digital images and connect you to a wide range of compatible hardware and software applications. MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode In MPEG VX Fine Mode, the DSC-S600 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) -- another rarity in entry-level cameras, with length limited only by the capacity of your media. Video mail mode captures smaller files sizes suitable for email. Stamina Battery Performance With standard AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S600 can capture up to 160 shots3 -and when you use optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 460 shots3. That s enough shooting capacity for an entire vacation. Cyber-shot Viewer Software Sony s new software that makes it easy to import images via camera or Memory Stick media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC with simple scrolling through thumbnail images. PictBridge Compatibility The DSC-S600 connects easily to any PictBridge compatible printer with the supplied USB cable, so you can print directly from your camera.6 You can view images and make print selections right on the camera s LCD screen -- with simple menus for print quality, date and index print.

Specifications

General
Recording Media: 32MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO Media Imaging Device: 1/2.5" Super HAD CCD Megapixel: 6.0 MP

Convenience

White Balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent Self Timer: Yes (10 Seconds) Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB Memory Stick DUO PROTM media capacity1 ; does not support Access Control security function Still Image Mode(s): Burst, JPEG (Fine/Standard), Multi-Burst Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On/Off) Movie Mode(s): MPEG VX Fine with Audio (640x480 at 30fps) (MPEG VX Fine requires Memory Stick DUO PRO media), MPEG VX Standard with Audio (640x480 at 16fps), Video Mail with Audio (160x112 at 8fps) Burst Mode: 7 Shot at 1.25 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 Shot VGA at 1.43 fps (JPEG std.) Power Save Mode: Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity) Erase/Protect: Yes Date/Time Stamp: Yes Media/Battery Indicator: Yes Picture Effect(s): Black & White, Sepia Scene Mode(s): Beach, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait
Aperture: f2.8-f6.3 (W), f5.1-f11 (T) Aperture Range: Auto, (f2.8-f11) Focal Distance: 4-3/4" (12 cm) (W), 19 3/4" (50cm) (T) Focal Length: 5.1-15.3mm Focus: 5 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Shutter Speed: 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto), 11/2000 sec. (Program Auto) , 1-1/2000 sec. Filter Diameter: N/A Macro Mode: Auto Macro EV Compensation: 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
Battery Type: "AA" NiMH, "AA" Alkaline Battery Capacity: N/A
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Software

Supplied Software: Cyber-shot Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows) Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Hybrid Record Mode: N/A

Dimensions
Weight: 4.7 oz (133 g) Body; 6.4 oz. (181 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick DUO Media Measurements: 3 15/16" x 2" x 1 7/16" (99.9 x 52 x 36.8 mm)

Supplied Accessories

AA Type One-use Alkaline Batteries (x2) USB Cable Wrist Strap Software CD-ROM NOTE: No Memory Stick DUO media or adapters are included.

Inputs and Outputs

Accessory Terminal: N/A Audio/Video Output(s): N/A Input(s): N/A USB Port(s): Yes (Supports USB 2.06 )

Hardware

LCD: 2.0"2 (85K Pixels TFT LCD Screen) Viewfinder: Optical Lens Construction: 7 Elements in 6 Groups, 3 Aspheric Elements Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Docking Station: N/A

Optional Accessories

Cyber-shot Starter Kit (ACC-CN3TR) Rechargeable NiMH Batteries - 2pk (NHAA-2DB) External Slave Flash w/ Bracket (HVLFSL1B) Soft Carrying Case (LCS-WA, LCS-CSD, LCS-CP2) Memory Stick Duo Media (MSH-128A) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX256S) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX512S) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX1GS) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX1GN) Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (MSX2GN) Memory Stick PRO Media USB Adaptor (MSAC-US30) Multi-slot Memory Stick Adaptor (MSACUSM1) Color: Silver UPC Code: 027242678187

Operating Conditions

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 6 to 23 (0.2-7.0m)(W) ISO 1000: to 36 (0.8-11.0m)(W) Flash Mode(s): Auto, Forced, Off, Slow Synchro

Optics

Total Zoom: 6X Optical Zoom: 3X Digital Zoom: 0-2.0X (Precision) Smart Zoom Technology: 0-13X4 (at VGA Resolution) 35mm Equivalent: 31-93mm
1: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB is available for image recording. 2: Viewable area, measured diagonally. 3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use. 4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting. 5: Memory Stick DUO PRO Media compatibility: tested up to 2 GB media capacity; a portion of the memory is used for data management purposes. Actual available memory for storage purposes is 1.85 GB. 6: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations Sony, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick DUO, Memory Stick DUO PRO, Real Image Processor, Super HAD, Stamina, Trinitron and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.

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Last Updated: 12/20/2005