Digital Still Camera Cmara fotografa digital
Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones

DSC-S950/S980

For details on advanced operations, please read Cybershot Handbook (PDF) and Cyber-shot Step-up Guide on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Para obtener ms informacin acerca de las operaciones avanzadas, consulte en un ordenador la Gua prctica de Cyber-shot (PDF) y la Gua avanzada de Cybershot que se incluyen en el CD-ROM (suministrado).

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Manual de instrucciones

Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea detenidamente este manual y consrvelo para consultarlo en el futuro.

2009 Sony Corporation

4-121-443-61(1)

English

Owners Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S950/S980 Serial No. ______________________________
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

[ Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. Do not disassemble. Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. Do not expose to high temperature above 60C (140F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Keep the battery pack dry. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
For Customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

[ Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

[ 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. When the battery level becomes low, the lens might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.
[ Notes on recording/playback
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read Precautions (page 32) before operating the camera. Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera. Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images. Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions. If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 32). Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.
[ On image data compatibility
The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
[ On the overheat protection
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 message appears on the screen before the power goes off.

[ Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

[ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied
Battery charger BC-CSK/BC-CSKA (1) Dedicated USB cable (1)

Dedicated A/V cable (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada)

Wrist strap (1)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)
CD-ROM (1) Cyber-shot application software Cyber-shot Handbook Cyber-shot Step-up Guide Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
1 Preparing the battery pack
For customers in the USA and Canada Plug
For customers other than those in the USA and Canada
CHARGE lamp CHARGE lamp Power cord (mains lead)
1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.
Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks.
2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). Also, the CHARGE lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature (10 to 30C), as the charger is on standby.

[ Charging time

Full charge Normal charge

Approx. 300 min.

Approx. 240 min.
The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25C (77F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. See page 27 for the number of images that can be recorded. Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.
2 Inserting the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately)
Battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover
With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the Memory Stick Duo media until it clicks into place.
Battery eject lever Align the v mark of the battery slot with the v mark on the battery pack. Press and hold the battery eject lever and insert the battery pack.

1 Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover. 2 Insert the Memory Stick Duo media (sold separately). 3 Insert the battery pack. 4 Close the battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover.
[ When there is no Memory Stick Duo media inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB).
[ To check the remaining battery charge
Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.
Remaining charge indicator Status
Sufficient power remaining
Battery almost fully charged

Battery half full

Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.
Change the battery to a fully charged one, or charge the battery. (The warning indicator flashes.)
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 13).
[ To remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo media
Open the battery/Memory Stick Duo media cover.
Memory Stick Duo media Battery pack
Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the Memory Stick Duo media in once.
Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
Never remove the battery pack/Memory Stick Duo media when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the Memory Stick Duo media/internal memory.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

ON/OFF (power) button

Control button

z button

1 Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button.
1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z.
The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using PMB in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
[ To change the date and time
Select [Clock Settings] in the (Setup) screen (page 21).
[ Notes on when the power is turned on
Once the battery pack is inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes

possible.

If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three
minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).

Shooting images easily

Shutter button
Zoom (W/T) button Macro button DISP button Flash button

Mode dial Control button

Tripod receptacle (bottom)

(Image Size) button

Self-timer button
1 Select a mode with the mode dial.
Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select.
2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
3 Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter sounds.

AE/AF lock indicator
Movie: Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.
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).
Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size

[ Using the mode dial

Set the mode dial to the desired function.

Auto Adjustment

Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically.

[ W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.
Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images)

Easy Shooting

Allows easy shooting with easy-to-see indicators.
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insufficient light (default setting). : Flash forced on : 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

Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can adjust other settings using the menu.
Allows you to record movies.

*Scene Selection

Selects a setting from the Scene Selection menu.

High Sensitivity

Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.
Macro (Shooting close-up)
Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

: Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. Normally, put the camera in this mode. : Macro The camera adjusts the focus with priority on close-up subjects. Set Macro On when shooting close subjects.

* Scene Selection

Press the MENU button and select a setting.

Soft Snap

Shoots a persons skin with a warmer look.

Landscape

Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.

Twilight Portrait

Shoots sharp images of people in a dark place without losing the nighttime atmosphere.

Twilight

Shoots night scenes without losing the nighttime atmosphere.
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.

Using the self-timer

To change the still image size
Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
: Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer
Press (Image Size), then press v/V to select the size. To turn off the Image Size menu, press again.
For still images (DSC-S980)
Image size : 12M : 3:2 (11M) : 8M : 5M : 3M : VGA : 16:9 (9M) Guidelines
When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

Up to A3+/1319" print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio Up to A3/1117" print Up to A4/810" print Up to 1318cm/57" print For E-mail Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/810" print
[ DISP Changing the screen display
Press v (DISP) on the control button. Each time you press v (DISP), the display changes as follows: Indicators on r Indicators on* r Histogram on* r Indicators off*
* The brightness of the LCD Backlight up
: 16:9 (2M) Display On 16:9 HDTV
For still images (DSC-S950)
Image size : 10M : 3:2 (8M) : 5M : 3M : VGA : 16:9 (7M) Guidelines
Up to A3+/1319" print Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio Up to A4/810" print Up to 1318cm/57" print For E-mail Display On 16:9 HDTV and up to A4/810" print
For movie The image size of a movie is fixed to 320240.

Viewing/deleting images

Speaker (Index) button (playback zoom) button

(USB) A/V OUT terminal

(Playback) button (Delete) button

1 Press the

(Playback) button.
If you press the 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 button again.
2 Select an image with b/B on the control button.

Movie:

Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.

To delete images

(Delete) button.
1 Display the image you want to delete and press the 2 Select [This Image] with b/B, then press z. 3 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Press (T) while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press W. Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the playback zoom, press z.
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

To view an index screen

Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To return to the single image screen, press z.
[ To delete images in index mode
1 While an index screen is displayed, press the
(Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z.
The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again.
3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
To delete all the images of a folder, select [All In This Folder] in step 1, then press z.

[ To view images on TV

Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT terminal and connect the cable to the camera.
To the (USB) A/V OUT terminal
To audio/video input jacks
Dedicated A/V cable (supplied) Arrow mark (back)

Indicators on the screen

Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16). A
Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size
/ is displayed only for the DSC-S980. is displayed only for the DSC-S950.
[ When shooting still images
Scene Selection Mode dial White balance Burst mode

[ When shooting movies

Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning
Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. However, we recommend that you set the anti-blur function to [Auto], using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera.

[ When playing back

Zoom scaling
Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark VOL. Volume PictBridge connecting

Do not disconnect the dedicated USB cable while the mark is displayed.
z REC Standby ISOF3.5 +2.0EV 0:12 AE/AF lock Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO number Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator

Playback folder

This does not appear when using internal memory.
Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder Changing folder
Metering mode Flash White balance
Focus preset distance Macro ISO400 +2.0EV 500 F3.5 ISO number Exposure Value Shutter speed Aperture value Counter Folder-file number Recorded date/time of the playback image Function guide for playing image Selecting images Adjusting volume

00:00:12 101-0012

1 9:30 AM

z STOP z PLAY

Self-timer Spot metering cross hair AF range finder frame

BACK/ NEXT

V VOLUME

Recording folder

This does not appear when using internal memory. 12
Playback Playback bar Histogram
Number of recordable images Recording Media/Playback Media (Memory Stick Duo media, Internal memory)

00:00:15

Recordable time (hours : minutes : seconds) Red-eye reduction Flash mode Flash charging
Changing the settings Menu/Setup

MENU button

Control button
1 Press the MENU button to display the menu.
The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode.
2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button.
If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen.
3 Select a setting with b/B.
If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. Select an item in playback mode, then press z.
4 Press the MENU button to turn off the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 21

[ To select a Setup item

Clock Settings Sets the date and time.

Language Setting

Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings, and messages.

Enjoying your computer

You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied)
For Windows users USB connection For Macintosh users
Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1
Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.1 to v10.5) not compatible
Application software PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
64-bit editions are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported.
Your computer must be pre-installed with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported. If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick media slot on your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick media Reader/Writer. For further details on the operating environment of PMB Cyber-shot application software, refer to Cyber-shot Handbook.
Viewing Cyber-shot Handbook
Cyber-shot Handbook in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it.

[ For Macintosh users

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy
Handbook.pdf stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.

[ For Windows users

The installation menu screen appears. When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying Cyber-shot Handbook appears.
3 After copying is complete, double-click

Handbook.pdf.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.
When you install Cyber-shot Handbook, the Cyber-shot Step-up Guide will be installed automatically.
3 After the installation is complete, doubleclick the shortcut created on the desktop.

Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
The numbers shown in the following tables assume a fully charged battery pack (supplied) is used at an ambient temperature of 25C (77F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the Memory Stick Duomedia as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Battery life (min.) No. of images
DSC-S950 Approx. 165 DSC-S980 Approx. 155 Approx. 310 Approx. 330
The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) The battery life and the number of images do not change, regardless of image size.
[ When viewing still images
DSC-S950 Approx. 240 DSC-S980 Approx. 240 Approx. 4800 Approx. 4800
Viewing single images in order at about three second intervals
[ Notes on the battery pack
Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.
Number of still images and recordable time of movies
The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums.
Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. For details on the image size, see page 16.
[ The approximate recordable number of still images

DSC-S980

Capacity Size Internal memory Approx. 12MB 256MB

(Units: Images)

Memory Stick Duo media formatted with this camera 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB
12M 3:2 (11M) 8M 5M 3M VGA 16:9 (9M) 16:9 (2M)

66 230

130 450

262 900

533 1800

1060 3700

2150 7500

4300 15000

DSC-S950
10M 3:2 (8M) 5M 3M VGA 16:9 (7M) 16:9 (2M)
The number of images listed assume [REC Mode] is set to [Normal]. When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the >9999 indicator appears.
When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size.
[ The approximate recordable time of movies

The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. (Units: hour : minute : second)
Capacity Size Internal memory Approx. 12MB 256MB Memory Stick Duo media formatted with this camera 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

320240

0:00:20

0:10:10

0:20:20

0:41:20

1:23:40

2:45:00

5:35:00 11:18:00
The aspect ratio of the movie frame is 320240 Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. The camera does not support HD recordings or playbacks for movies.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
1 Check the items below, and refer to Cyber-shot Handbook (PDF).
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3 Initialize the settings (page 24).
4 Consult your 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.

Battery pack and power

Cannot insert the battery pack.
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 11).
Cannot turn on the camera.
After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to

power up.

Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11). The battery pack is discharged. Insert a charged battery pack (page 10). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. Use a recommended battery pack.
The power turns off suddenly.
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 (page 13). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one. 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 message 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. 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.
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10). The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot charge the battery pack.
You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adapter (sold separately).

The CHARGE lamp flashes while charging the battery pack.
Remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery

charger securely again.

The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature. Charge the battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10 to 30C (50 to 86F) (BC-CSKA only).
Shooting still images/movies

Cannot record images.

Check the free capacity of the internal memory or Memory Stick Duo media (pages 28, 29).
If it is full, do one of the following: Delete unnecessary images (page 17). Change the Memory Stick Duo media. You cannot record images while charging the flash. When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Viewing images

Cannot play back images.
Press the (Playback) button (page 17). The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.

Precautions

[ Do not use/store the camera in the following places
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.
[ On operating temperatures
Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0C and 40C (32F and 104F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

[ On moisture condensation
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, images will not be clear.

[ On carrying

Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera.
[ On the internal rechargeable backup battery
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera. However, even if this rechargeable battery is not charged, you can still use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.

[ On the battery pack

Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery pack. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack.

[ On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (sold separately) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Specifications

Camera

[System]

Image device: DSC-S980: 7.79 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-S950: 7.70 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-S980: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels DSC-S950: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-S980: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels DSC-S950: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 4 zoom lens f = 5.8 23.2 mm (mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.5 (W) 5.6 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 12 MB), Memory Stick Duo media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): approx. 0.5 to 3.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.5 to 1.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 4 feet 11 1/8 inches) (T) Recording interval of Burst: DSC-S980: Approx. 1.0 seconds DSC-S950: Approx. 1.0 seconds Power consumption (during shooting): DSC-S980: 1.2 W DSC-S950: 1.2 W Operating temperature: 0 to 40C (32 to 104F) Storage temperature: 20 to +60C (4 to +140F) Dimensions: 93.155.723.8 mm (3 3/42 1/4 15/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 157 g (5.5 oz) (including NP-BK1 battery pack and strap, etc.) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible PictBridge: Compatible

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DSC-S980

http://www.sony.lv Excellent value, easy to use camera with high 12.1 megapixel resolution. 4x optical zoom lens, 2.7-inch screen, Face Detection and SteadyShot
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Mar 24, 2009

Variations

DSC-S980B DSC-S980P

Features
Please be aware that the features/specifications can differ from country to country. 12.1 effective megapixels resolution for high quality imaging and detailpacked enlargements 4x optical zoom lens with 33mm wide angle Face Detection optimizes focus and exposure for clearer portraits SteadyShot image stabilization reduces image blur during handheld shooting High sensitivity ISO 3200 for clear images without flash in low light Large 2.7-inch (230K dot) LCD with wide viewing angle Available in a choice of beautiful colours to match your personal taste Easy shooting mode simplifies operation with on-screen instructions Six scene selection modes for excellent results under a wide range of conditions Fun in-camera retouching functions: image trim and red-eye correction

Useful Links

http://www.sony.lv
Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC

Technical specifications

Lens Optical Zoom Precision Digital Zoom Smart Zoom F Focal Length (f= mm) Focal Length (f=35mm conversion) Macro (cm) Filter Diameter (mm) Conversion Lens compatibility NightShot NightFraming Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens 4x Approx. 8x(Total) up to 25x (with VGA) 2.5-5.6 5.8-23.2 33-132 Wide: Approx. 5-infinity, Tele: Approx.50-infinity NO NO NO NO NO
Image Sensory CCD Type Size (Inches) Super HAD CCD 1/2.3
Camera Effective Pixels (Mega Pixels) Bionz Processor Face Detection Smile Shutter A/D Conversion (DXP) (Bit) Clear RAW NR Auto Focus Method (Single) Auto Focus Method (Monitoring) Auto Focus Method (Intelligent) Auto Focus Method (Continuous) Auto Focus Area (Multi Point) Auto Focus Area (Centre weighted) Auto Focus Area (Spot) Auto Focus Area (Flexible Spot) Manual Focus Focus Preset Focus Preset (m) Aperture Auto Mode Approx. 12.1M NO YES NO 12 NO YES NO NO NO YES YES NO NO NO YES 0.5 / 1 / 3 / 7 / Unlimited distance YES
Aperture Priority Mode Aperture Manual Mode Shutter Speed Auto Mode (sec) NR Slow Shutter Hand Shake Alert Exposure Control White Balance
NO NO 1/8-1/2000 NO YES +/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV step Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash YES YES YES YES NO NO NO YES (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Portrait NO Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash 0.5-3.5 (tele) YES YES NO (wide), 0.5-1.5
Automatic White Balance Light Metering (Multi Pattern) Light Metering (Centre weighted) Light Metering (Spot) Sharpness Setting Saturation Setting Contrast Setting ISO Sensitivity (REI) Scene Selection
AF Illuminator Flash Mode Distance limitations using Flash (m) Pre-flash Red-eye Reduction Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash
Super SteadyShot Super SteadyShot capability SteadyShot capability Optical SteadyShot capability NO YES NO
Auto Focus System AF Illuminator NO
Built-In-Flash Flash Mode Red-Eye Reduction Auto Daylight Synchronized Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash YES NO
LCD/ Viewfinder LCD Screen Size (inches) LCD Total Dots Number LCD Monitor Type Auto Bright Monitoring Optical Viewfinder Electrical Viewfinder 2.7 230.400 TFT NO NO NO
Recording Recording Media Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo. Memory Stick PRO Duo High Speed(No Speed Advantage), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. Internal memory (12MB) JPEG, Motion JPEG Parallel YES YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO NO NO YES NO Fine NO NO NO NO NO
Recording Format Memory Stick Pro Interface DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Burst Mode (shots) Burst Interval (approximately sec) Still Image size (12 Mega 4000 x 3000) Still Image size (10 Mega 3648 x 2736) Still Image size (8.0 Mega, 3264 x 2448) Still Image size (5.0 Mega, 2592 x 1944) Still Image size (3.1 Mega, 2048 x 1536) Still Image size (VGA, 640 x 480) Still Image size (16:9 mode, 1920 x 1080) Still Image size (16:9 mode, 3648 x 2056) Still Image size (16:9 mode, 4000 x 2248) Still Image size (3:2 mode, 4000 x 2672) Still Image size (3:2 mode 3648 x 2432) Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Fine, 640x480, 30fps) Moving Image Size (MPEG VX Standard, 640x480, 16.6fps) Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 30fps) Moving Image Size (QVGA: 320x240 8.3fps) Moving Image Approx.12Mbps) Size (1440x1080 30fps

Moving Image Size (1440x1080 30fps Standard Approx.7Mbps) Moving Image Approx.9Mbps) Size (1280x720 30fps Fine
Moving Image Size (1280x720 30fps Standard Approx.6Mbps) Moving Image Size (640x480 30fps Approx.3Mbps)
Playback/ Edit HD (High Definition) Playback Slideshow Playback Slideshow with Music Trimming Resize Playback Zoom Divide (MPEG) Cue & Review (MPEG) Index Playback Image Rotation Auto Image Rotation NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES YES YES YES
General Battery Remaining Indicator Histogram Indicator Exposure Warning Indicator Disk / Memory Stick remaining indicator PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) Print Image Matching PictBridge Shop Front Mode Start up time (approximately sec) Menu Language YES YES NO YES YES YES YES YES 3 English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Romanian, Croatian NO

Bluetooth Function

Jacks Multi use Terminal with HD Multi use Terminal AV Out Digital I/O (USB) USB 2.0 Hi-Speed NO YES NO NO YES
Power/ Others Battery System Supplied Battery Stamina (battery life) with the supplied battery(s) in normal shooting condition Lithium K NP-BKshots, 155min (CIPA standard with LCD screen on)
Battery for Clock Weight (g) Weight with Accessories (g) Supplied Software
Manganese-Lithium (MS614E) Picture Motion Browser Ver.4.0 (Windows only) + Music Transfer Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BK1), Battery Charger, Power Cord, Wrist Strap, CD-ROM, Dedicated A/V Cable, Dedicated USB Cable

Supplied Accessories

Dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) 93.1 55.7 23.8

Accessories

Batteries & Chargers

AC-LS5

LCS-CSVA LCS-CSVB LCS-CSVC

LCS-TWA

LCS-TWB

LCS-TWC

LCS-TWD

LCS-TWE

LCS-TWF

LCS-TWG

LCS-WG

LCS-CSK

LCS-CSJ

LCS-CSL

LCS-CSN

LCM-WA

LCS-CFR

LCS-CP2

LCS-CSA

LCS-CSD

LCS-CSE

LCS-CSF

LCS-CSG

LCS-CST

LCS-CSQ

LCS-SA

LCS-WB

LCS-WE

LCS-WF

Tripods

VCT-R640 VCT-R100 VCT-1500L

VCT-MTK

Accessory Kits

ACC-SHA

Other Accessories
GPS-CS3KA GPS-CS1KASP GPS-CS1KA

GPS-CS1

PCK-L27

KK-LC3

Other accessories
GPS-CS1KASP GPS-CS1KA GPS-CS1

VCT-1500L

LCS-ECA

VCT-TK1

GPS-CS3KA GPS-CS1KA KK-LC3
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