Sony DSC-S700, DSC-S650 Owner’s Manual

SON'

Cuber-shot

Digital Still Camera C&mara fotografia digital

Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones

DSC-$650/$700

_EMORY5TI[K

For details on the advanced operations, please access

"Cybev-shef Handbook" contained on the supplied

.. Para obtener m_ts informaci6n acerca de las operaciones

CD-ROM via a computer. avanzadas, consulte en un ordenador la "Gu[a pt#ctica

de Cyber-shot" que se incluye en el CD-ROM suministrado.

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, mid retain it for futttre reference.

Manual de instrucciones

Antes de utilizar la tmidod, lea detenidamente este m_alual y cons6rvelo para consultarlo ell el futttro.

Owner's Record

Tile model and seri_d numbers are located on tile botlom. Record the serial nuinber in file spao:

plm ided below. Refer lo fllese numbers whene_ er you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this pl'oducl. Model No. DSC-$650/$700

Serial No.

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

moisture.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before uperating the appliance, and keep this manual fur

future reference. Carefully observe all wan[ings, precautiuus

and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and

adhere to them.

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CAUTION¸TOR_a_CF TI_ RISKOr ELECmlC SHOCK

NOUS_Ta-S_VlC_A_ _ PARTSIN,_10e.

This symbol is intended to

alerl lhe user to tile presence of uninsulatcd "dangerous voltage" within the prodllc['s enclosure thai may be of sulficienl magnilude

1oconslilutc a risk of

electric shock 1o persons. This symbol is intended to

alerl tile user to the pi'esence of imporlant operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in tile lilerature acconlpanying lhe

appliance.

Power Sources

This sel should be operaled only lrolu tile lype oI power source indicated on lhe marking label, It you are llOt sure oI IJle type oI eleclrical power siipplied Io yollr holne, consulI yollr dealer or local power company. For those sets designed lo operate _lOlll battery power, or olher sources, reler to tile operaling instructions.

Polarization

This set inay be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider lhan lhe illher),

This plug will fil into the power outlet only one way. This is a salety leature. If you are unable to insert tile plug lully into the outlel, try' reversing lhe plug. If tile plug should still Atil to fit, conlact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do hilt del_al file salcly purpo_ ol the p<)larized

plug by' R)lcing it ill,

Overloading

Do not o's'elload w_lll ()lille[s, eXtellSion cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,

since lhis can iesllll hi fire or electric shock.

_Object and Liquid Entry

Never push ot_iects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage poinls or shorI ouI paFls that COIIld restl]I

ill a tire or elecu'ic shock. Never spill ]k]u]d oI any

kind on tile set.

Attachments

[)o llO[ use _at£tC]llllelltS lIO[ recollll/lellded by the

l/lanlllacturer, as lhey may cause hazards,

Cleaning

Unplug tile set h'om tile wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners

or aerosol cleaners. U_ a cloth lightly dampened

with "_valer |(11" clei/nillg die exterior of tile set.

long periods of time. unplug it ftom tile wall outlet and disconnect file antenna or cable '4yslellL This will prevent damage to file set due to

lighming and power-line surges.

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Water and Moisture

Do not /ise povvel'-lhle operated sets llear water

lor example, near a badmlb, washbo,,vl, kitcfien sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basemenl, or nero a

swhnndng pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Roule the power cord so tllat it is llOIlikely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

againsl them, paying particular attenlion 1o lhe plugs, receptacles, and the poim where the cord

exits from tile appliance.

Accessories

Do Hot place tile set OH all /lllSlable ctlr[, stand,

tripod, brackeL or lane. Tile _t may lidl, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious

danlage to tile set. Use only a carl stand, lripod. bracket, or table recommended by the

inanllfitclurer,

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cubinet are pro_ ided lor necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable

operalion of tile sel, and 1(5 protect il fi'olll

overheating, these slots and openings illUS[never be blocked or covered.

Never cover file slots and openings with a cloth or oilier nlatcrials.

Never block the slols and openings by placing tile set on a bed, solz,, trig, or otller sinlilar surl_lce,

Never place the set in a confined space, such as a

bookcase, or buill-in cabinel, unless proper ventilation is provided.

Do not place tile set near or over a radiator or Ileal mgisler, (51:where il is exposed 1(5direct

sunlighl.

Lightning

For added protection lor this set during a lighming storm. (51:when il is left unattended and unused ftsr

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug tile _t ft'om tile wall outlet and rcli:r servicing to qualified service personnel under tile tollowing conditions:

When tile power cord (51"plug is damaged or Dayed.

If liquid has been spilled or objects have hdlen hllo the sel,

Iflfie set has been exposed to rain or waler. Iflhe sel has been subjecl lo excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. If lhe set does not opelale normally when

fdhswing the operaling instructions. Adjust only lhose controls that am specifed in file operaling instructions. Improper a(liuslmenl of olher conlrols may result in damage and will often require exlensive work by a qualified lecbnician lo rcslore tile sel 1onormal operalion,

When tile sel exhibits a distinct change ill perlormance this indicales a need lot selwice.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service tile set yoursell as opening or rclno_, illg cox,'erslnay expose yo/i 1o dangerous voltage or otfier hazards.

Relcr all selvicing to qualified _lvicc personneh

Replacement parts

x3/'tlellreplacement parts iu'e required, be sure tile service technician has used replacement parts specified by the lnanul, tcturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Uilauthorized substitutions may result ill fire. electric sllock, or ot]ler ]lazards.

Safety Check

Upon colnplelion oI any selvice or repairs 1otile set, ask tile selwice technician to perlorm rouline salcty checks (as specified by the manufi_cmrcr) to detcrnline thal file set is in salP operaling

COlldJlion.

Readthis first

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the lollowing two conditions: (1) This device lnay not cause harmful interlPrence, and (2) this device must accept any interlPrence received, including interlcrcnce that

inay cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are clmtioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could _oid your authority to opel'_tte this equipment,

Note:

This equipment has been tested and lound to

COlnp]y wifll the ]ilnJts lor a ClassB digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 ol tile FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provMe reasonable protectkm against harlnlul intertPrencc in a

residential mstalbaion. This equipment generate,< uses,and can radiate n_dio hequency energy and,

it not installedand used in accordance with the

inslruclions, ulay c_luse h_ll-lllllll illtcrl_rcllCe Io

radio colntllunications. However, there is no guarantee thai interlcrence will not occ/ir in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harlnflfl interlcrence to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment oil and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct tile interllrrence by one or nlore of the lollowing lneasures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antennm Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver. Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a

circuit dillPrent h-Olllthat to whidl the receiver is connected.

Consult file dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician lor help.

Tile supplied interlace cable must be used with tile equiplnent in order to comply with the limits lot a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of

FCC Rules.

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Percldorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate

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This product has been tested and lound compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive lor

using connection cables sborter than 3 meters (9.8 leet).

Attention

The electromagnetic lields tit tile specific hequencies may influence the picture and sound of ttds unit.

Notice

If static e]ectricity or electrolllngnelism causes data translPr to discontinue midway (l, dl), restart

the applict_tion or disconnect and connect tile colnmunication ct_ble (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable

in the European Union and other European countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on file product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be banded over to tile applicable collection point lk_r tile rccycling

of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of corrcctly, you will help prevent potential negative con_quences

lor the environment and human health, wbich could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waslc

bandling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conselwe natural resources. For more detailed inli_rmation about recycling of this producK please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal _rvice or the sllop where you purcba_d the product.

Notes onusingyourcamera

Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up

DO not tIIFO (!1"[' the camera ()r remoYe the

batteries or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or "Memory Stick Duo" data tnay be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy.

Notes on recording/playback

• This camera is neither dust-proot, nor splash-

proof, nor watcr-prooh Read "Precautions" (page 29) belore operating tile canlcra.

• Betorc you record one-time events, nlake a nial recording to make sure that tile camera is working correctly.

• Be careflll not to get the camera wet. Waler enlering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable.

• Do not aim lhe camera al tile sun or other brigbl light. It may cau_ file malflmction of your

cginlera.

• Do nol u_ the camera near a locatkm thal generales strong radio waves or emits radialion,

The camera may not be able to record or play back properly.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty h)calions

nlay cause lnalltlnclions.

• If lllOiStllrc condensation occurs, remove it beffwe using tile camera (page 291.

• Do not shake or strike file camera. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images.

this may rcnder file recording medium unusable, or cau_ image data blvakdown, danlage or h)ss.

• Clean the flash surlacc belore use. The heat of flash emission nlay cause dirt on the flash

surlace 1o becolne discolored or to stick to the flash surlace, resulting in insullicient ligla

enlission,

Notes on the LCD screen

• Tile LCD screen is manul, tctured using extrenlcly high-precision tcchnoh)gy so o_er

99.99% (if the pixels are opermional till" effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, rod. blue or green in color) that constantly appear on file LCD semen. These poinls arc normal in the manuIacluring process and do not aflecl tile recording in any way.

On image data compatibility

• This camera conlorms with DCF (Design rule lot Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Inlormation Technology Industries Associalion).

• Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipmenl and playback of images recorded or ediled with other equipment on your

camera arc not guaranteed.

_Warning on copyright

Television programs, fihns, videotapes, mid odler materials nlay be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be conlraly to tile

prm isions ol tile copyrighl laws.

No compensation for contents of

the recording

The contents of the recoMing cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc.

On illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are ol tile DSC- $6511unless noted otherwise.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2

Read this first ............................................................................................ 4

Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6

Getting started ................................................................................. 8

Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 8

1 inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ................ 9

2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. 11

Shooting images easily ................................................................. 12

Viewing/deleting images ............................................................... 15

Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 17

Changing the settings - Menu/Setup .......................................... 19

Menu items ............................................................................................. 20

Setup items ............................................................................................. 21

Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 22

Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application

software (supplied) ................................................................................. 22

Viewing "Cyber=shot Handbook" ............................................................ 22

Battery life and memory capacity ................................................ 23

Battery life and number of images that carl be recorded/viewed .......... 23

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................ 25

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 27

Batteries and power ............................................................................... 27

Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 28

Viewing images ...................................................................................... 28

Precautions .................................................................................... 29

Specifications ................................................................................ 30

Getting started

Checkingtheaccessoriessupplied

• LR6 (size AA) alkaline balleries (2)

• Dedicaled USB cable (1)

• Dedicated A/V cable (1)

Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.

• Wrist strap (1)

• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application soltware/ '_Cyber-shot Handbook") (1)

• [llslJxlctioll Manual (this mallual) (1)

1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied)

O Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

O Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.

Match +/- and insert.

O Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted

The camera records/plays back images using tile internal memory (approx. 24 MB).

Batteries you can and cannot use with 'our camera

LR6 (size AA) alkaline balteries O O HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride

balteries 1

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Ballery

manganesL, ba L'FIL'S _

LI hmm batteries

0 0

Ni-Cd batlenes

'q NH-AA-2DB wm pack, e c,

o ....

- Operating per Ol'll3ance c_tnnot be engul'ed I vollage drops or olher prob]el/IS are caused by l]le 13atul'e o

the baltel)',

_WARNING

Batter_ may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemhle or dispose of in fire. Check tile wdid date (month-year) displayed on the batteries.

_To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.

Battery

remaining "................. ..... J_................

indicator

Battery Sufficicnl Baltcry ball: Battet3t low, Replace Ihe ballcries with new remaining power fill recording/ ones, or fully charged Nickel-

guidelines remaining playback will Melal Hydride batleries. (The

slop soon. warning indicator flashes.)

• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• When using alkaline batterieq/Oxy Nickel Primal T Battery. the batlery remaining indicator may nol display the correct inlormation.

• When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is u_d, lhe battel T remaining indicator is not displayed.

To remove the batteries/"Memory Stick Duo"

Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover.

"Memory Stick Duo" Batteries

Access lamp

• Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the "Memory Stick

Duo' in once.

Access lamp

• Be sure not to drop the batteries.

• Do not open the battery cover or turn

off the camera while the access lamp is lit, otherwise the data may be

destroyed.

2 Turningthe camera on/setting the clock

_]_ Select a with the mode dial, then press the POWER button.

0 Set the clock with the control button.

1 Select the date display lormat _ith it/V, then press 0.

2 Select each item with 41P" and set the numeric value with A/V. then press 0.

3 Select [OK] with P.'. then press 0.

To change the date and time

Select [Clock Set] in tile _ (Setup) screen (page 19).

When you turn on the power

• Unless you set tile clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.

• 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/Auto

power-off fimction).

Shootingimageseasily

0 Select a mode with the mode dial.

Still image (auto adjustnlent nlode): Select _. Movie: Select H.

0 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arm at your side.

Shoot with the shutter button.

Still image:

1 Press attd hold tile shutter button

hall\ray down to focus.

Tile • (AE/AF lock) indicator (green)

flashes, a beep sounds, tile indicator stops flashing and renlains lit.

2 Press tileshutter buttonfully down.

Tile shuuer sounds.

Movie: Press tile shutter button fully down.

Toslop recording, press the shutler buttou fully dowu agaiu.

AE/AF lock indicator

Position the subject

in the center of the focus frame.

Selecting the still image mode

Set tile mode dial to tile desired fintclion.

l_[ Auto Alles_ s elsy sheeling

Adjustment wilh Ihe seltings

mode adjusted

aulemalically.

p Program auto Alles_s yeu te sheel

shooting x_irtt Ihe exposure

mode adjusted automatically

(belh the shuller speed

and the iperture

value). Alse yeu can

select various seltings using Ihe menu.

High Sheet images witheul Sensitivity a flash even in low

lighting.

®o Soft Snap Sheet a person's skin

m'3

.a, Twilight Sheet shaq_ images ef

Portrait peeple in a dark place

wilh a warmer look.

x_ilheut losing Ihe nighttime almesphere.

._ Twilight Sheet night scenes

wilheut losing Ihe nighttime almesphere.

[] Landscape Sheet with Ihe focus

-_ Beach Sheet seaside er

en a dislanl sut_ject.

lakeside scenes wilh the blueness eP Ihe

water captured n/ore vividly.

Snow Sheet snow scenes in

while mere clearly.

_ Flash (Selecting a flash mode

for still images)

Press • ($) on tile control button repeatedly until tile desired ntode is selected.

(No indicator): Flash Auto

Strobes when there is insufficient light (delault setting).

: Flash forced on

_sL: Slow synchro (Flashforced on)

The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to

clearly shool tile background thai is out of flash ligla.

_3 : Flashforced off

_ Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press • (_) on tile control button. To cancel, press • again.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On(W side:Approx. 5 crn or farther (2 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 crn or farther (13 7/8 inches or farther))

_ Using the zoom

Press the ZOOln ballon.

• When the ZOOlllscale exceeds 3x, the camera

uses the Digital Zoom lullction,

• _rOU canno[ challge the zoonl scale while

shoolillg a movie,

_<_)Using the self-timer

Press •/_) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is

selected.

(No indicator): Not using tire self-timer

_0: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer _.'2: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

Press the shutter button, tile sell'timer lamp flashes, and a beep soands until the shutter

operates.

_ EV (Adjusting the exposure)

Press • ([_) on the control button, then press A/V to aljust the exposure.

Toward +: Brightens an image. Toward -: Darkens an image.

To turn off the EV adjustment bar. press the

• button again.

P{="/'_To change the still image

size

Press the |__./-_/lmage Size) button, then press A/V to select the size. To turn off the hnage Size menu, press the

"_1/'_ button again.

1_TM:7M Up te A3/I lxlT' print I_a..2:3:2 Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

I_ssN: 5M Up te A4/gx 10" print L-'_: 3M LIp te 13x Igcm/5 x7" print

: 2M Up te 10x 15cm/4 x6" print

I_aA: VGA Fer E-mail _.9:16:9 Display On 16:9 HDTV

On the recordable number of still

images and recordable time of

movies

Recordable number of still images vary depending on the selected image size.

Still images

Maximum number of recordable images

Movies

Maximum recordable time

• The nun/bet of recordab]e inlages and fin/e can

dill_r according 1o shooling condilions.

Viewing/deletingimages

_]_Press [_ (Playback).

11you press [] (Playback) button when the camera is powered oil tile camera is turned on in lhe playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode.

OSelect an image with <lib. on the control button.

Movie: Press • to pl_ly back n movie. (Press • _lgain to slop playback.)

Press • to last lorward, press • to rcwind. (Press • to return to norm_d playback.)

• You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back. To listen to the audio, connect wilb external oulputs sucll as a TV. a speaker, elc.

•"{-"i'_To delete images

1Display the image _ou vx:.nt to delete :rod press :_I/"_ (Delete).

2 Select [Delete] with A. then press O.

_Q, To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press _ _ hile displaying a still image. To undo the zoom. press _. Atliust the portion: A/V/41/P,. Cancel playback zoom: •

_Viewing an index screen

Press [] (Index) and select an imagewithA/V/.,II/P,..To display thenext (previous) index screen, press 41/_. Toreturn to the single-imagescreen, press O.

_To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press ::=."==/_(Delete) and select ISelect] with A/V on

the control button, then press •.

2 Select the image you want to delete with A/V/4/I_, then press • to disphly the _ (Delete)

indicator on tile selected image. 3 Press:__*/'_ (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with P". then press •.

To view images on TV screen

Connect the camera to theTV with the dedicated A/V cable/supplied).

To the _ (USB) •

AN OUT terminal

, To audio/video

Dedicated AN cable

input jacks

Indicators onthe screen

Every lime you press tile DISP bulton, Ihe display dala and indicalor is lurned on and oil.

_When shooting still images

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When shooting movies

_When playing back

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Battm3 remaining AE/AF lock

Recording mode White bahmce

Standby/Recording a movie

Mode dial (Scene Selection)

Mode dial (Progran_Auto) Camera mode

Playback mode Flash mode

Flash charging Zoon_scaling

Red-eye reduction Sharpness

Metering mode Color mode

Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling

Playback

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Macro

+a: EV adjustment bar

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• Darker Adjusth_g EV

• Brighter 101-0012 Felder-file number

i _ i Pla)back bar

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_t( PictBridge connecting

C?M_..z _ss_a Image size

FINE STD Image quality

_i1 Recording feldcr

_[_ _ Change [elder

[_I, Playback fekler I_ Remaining internal

_] Remaining "Memory

00:00:00 Recerding time [maximum [00:28:25] rccerdable time]

400 Remaining number ef

'_'[0 _..'2 Self-timer

ISO400 ISO number

12/12 linage number/Number of

00;00:12 Counter

memory capacity

Stick" capacity

recerdable images

images rccerded in selected felder

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Vibration _ arning

Low battery warning PictBridge connecting

Expesurc Value

ISO number

Metering mode Flash

White balance

Spet metering cress hair AF range finder frame

Shutter speed Apem]re value

Expesurc Value Recerded d itc/time of the

playback image Select images

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