Sony DSC-S780, DSC-S750 User Manual

Digital Still Camera

Cámara fotografía digital

Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones

DSC-S750/S780

For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-

shot Handbook”

Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.

Para obtener más información acerca de las operaciones avanzadas, consulte en un ordenador la

de Cyber-shot”

shot” 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 consérvelo para consultarlo en el futuro.

(PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up

“Guía práctica

(PDF) y la “Guía avanzada de Cyber-

English

Owner’s 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-S750/S780 Serial No. ______________________________

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

CAUTION

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

[ Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

[ Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

[ Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

[ Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

[ Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation Service

[ Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

[ Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

[ Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

[ Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

–Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

–Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

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

bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

–Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

[ Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

[ Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

–When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

–If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set. –If the set has been exposed to rain or water. –If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

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

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are specified in the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the set to normal operation. –When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

[ Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

[ Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

[ Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Read this first

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.

[ Battery pack

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

This power unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

For connection to a supply not in your country, use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

[ 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 radi o/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.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See

www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

For Customers in Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

[ Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (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 the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

[ Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

[ Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................ 2

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

Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 8

Getting started ................................................................................. 9

Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 9

1 Preparing the battery pack .................................................................. 10

2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ........ 11

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. 13

Shooting images easily .................................................................14

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size ................. 15

Viewing/deleting images ...............................................................17

Indicators on the screen ............................................................... 19

Changing the settings – Menu/Setup .......................................... 21

Menu items ............................................................................................. 22

Setup items ............................................................................................. 23

Enjoying your computer ............................................................... 24

Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application

software (supplied) ................................................................................. 24

Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” ........................................................... 25

Battery life and memory capacity ................................................26

Battery life and number of images you can record/view ........................ 26

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................ 27

Troubleshooting ............................................................................29

Battery pack and power ......................................................................... 29

Shooting still images/movies .................................................................. 30

Viewing images ...................................................................................... 30

Precautions .................................................................................... 31

Specifications ................................................................................32

Notes on using your camera

[ Internal memory and “Memory

Stick Duo” back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

[ 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 31) 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 31).

• 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.

[ 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.

[ 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.

[ 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.

[ On illustrations

Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSCS750 unless noted otherwise.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-CSK (1)

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

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)

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

• Dedicated USB cable (1)

• Dedicated A/V cable (1)

• Wrist strap (1)

•CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

Hook

1 Preparing the battery pack

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

CHARGE lamp

For customers other than those in the USA and Canada

CHARGE lamp

Power cord (mains lead)

1Insert the battery pack into the battery charger.

• Insert the battery pack as far as it will go, the press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks.

2Connect 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 30°C), 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 25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• See page 26 for the number of images that can be recorded.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• 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).

• 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.

• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.

2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not

supplied)

ɟ ɠ

Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover

With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” until it clicks into place.

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.

Battery eject lever

1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).

3Insert the battery pack.

4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

[ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted

The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB).

[ To check the remaining battery charge

Press (POWER) 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”

Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.

“Memory Stick Duo” Battery pack

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in once.

• Never remove the battery pack/“Memory Stick Duo” when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo”/internal memory.

Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock

(POWER) button

Control button

z button

1Press (POWER).

2Set 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] with B, then press z.

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “Picture Motion Browser”, 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 Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 21).

[ When you turn on the power

• Unless you set the 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 pack (Auto power-off function).

Shooting images easily

AE/AF lock indi

Shutter button

Zoom (W/T) button

Mode dial

Control button

Tripod receptacle

(bottom)

(Image Size)

button

1Select a mode with the mode dial.

Still image (auto adjustment mode): Movie: Select .

Select .

2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.

Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.

3Shoot 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.

cator

Macro button

DISP button

Flash button

Self-timer button

Movie:

Press the shutter button fully down. To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.

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.

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.

Movie

Allows you to record movies.

High Sensitivity

Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting.

Soft Snap

Shoots a person’s 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.

Beach

Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly.

Snow

Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.

[ W/T Using the zoom

Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom.

[ Flash (Selecting a flash mode

for still images)

Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): 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

[ Macro (Shooting close-up)

Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Macro Off

: Macro On (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2 inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther (13 7/8 inches or farther) from the front of the lens)

[ Using the self-timer

Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.

(No indicator): Not using the self-timer

: Setting the 10-second delay self-timer

: Setting the 2-second delay self-timer

When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.

Self-timer lamp

[ 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

Histogram on

Indicators off

*The brightness of the LCD Backlight up

[ To change the still image size

Press (Image Size), then press v/V to select the size. To turn off the Image Size menu, press again.

Image size Guidelines

: 8M (DSC-

S780 only)

: 7M (DSC-

S750 only)

: 3:2 Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

3:2

: 5M Up to A4/8×10" print

: 3M Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print

: VGA For E-mail

VGA

: 16:9 Display On 16:9 HDTV

16:9

Up to A3/11×17" print

Viewing/deleting images

(Index)/ (playback

zoom) button

Speaker (side)

(Playback)

button

(playback zoom)

button

(USB) · A/V OUT

terminal

Control button

(Delete) button

1Press (Playback).

If you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.

2Select 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

1 Display the image you want to delete and press (Delete). 2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.

[ To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)

Press while displaying a still image. To undo the zoom, press . Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To cancel the playback zoom, press z.

[ To view an index screen

Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index screen, press 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 (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the

control button, then press z.

2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete)

indicator on the selected image.

3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, 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).

[ When shooting still images

[ When shooting movies

[ When playing back

Battery remaining

z AE/AF lock

Recording mode

White balance

STBY REC

RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W

- Protect

N Playback

Standby/Recording a movie

Mode dial (Scene Selection)

Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling

Red-eye reduction Sharpness Face Detection Metering mode Color mode

Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling

Volume

1.0m

101-0012

8M 7M 3:2

5M 3M VGA

16:9

101

0:12 [00:00:40]

12/12

00:00:12

Macro AF range finder frame

indicator Focus preset distance Folder-file number Playback bar

PictBridge connecting Image size

• is displayed only for

the DSC-S780.

• is displayed only for

the DSC-S750.

Recording folder Changing folder Playback folder Remaining internal

memory capacity Remaining “Memory

Stick” capacity Recording time [maximum

recordable time] Remaining number of

recordable images Self-timer ISO number Image number/Number of

images recorded in selected folder

Counter

Vibration warning

E Low battery warning

PictBridge connecting

+2.0EV

Exposure Value ISO number Metering mode Flash White balance

Spot metering cross hairs AF range finder frame

500

F2.8

Shutter speed Aperture value

Histogram

125

F2.8

+2.0EV

2008 1 1 9:30 AM

BACK/

VOLUME Adjusting volume

Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure Value Recorded date/time of the

playback image Selecting images

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