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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-S750/S780
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up
Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2008 Sony Corporation 3-285-745-12(1)
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Owner’s Record IMPORTANT The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space SAFETY provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. INSTRUCTIONS Model No. DSC-S750/S780 -SAVE THESE Serial No. ______________________________ INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating TO REDUCE THE RISK OF the appliance, and keep this manual for
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Installation Service [ Water and Moisture [ Damage Requiring Service Do not use power-line operated sets near water – Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen servicing to qualified service personnel under the sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a following conditions: swimming pool, etc. –When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. [ Power-Cord Protection –If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen Route the power
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Read this first For Customers in the U.S.A. and For Customers in the U.S.A. Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two [ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful BATTERIES interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that Lithium-Ion batteries are may cause undesired operation. recyclable. You can help preserve our [ CAUTION environment by returning
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[ Disposal of Old Electrical & For the State of California, USA Electronic Equipment (Applicable only in the European Union and other Perchlorate Material - special handling may European countries with separate apply, See collection systems) www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains perchlorate. For Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant This symbol on the product or on its packaging with the limits set out
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[ Disposal of waste batteries [ Notice for the customers in the (applicable in the European countries applying EU Directives Union and other European The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- countries with separate 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for collection systems) EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresse
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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 .................
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” back up lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery � The LCD screen is manufactured using pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” while extremely high-precision technology, so over the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal 99.99% of the pixels are operational for memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” may be effective use. However, some tiny black and/or damaged. Be sure to make a back
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � Battery charger BC-CSK (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) �CD-ROM (1) � Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (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 Hook from damage by being dropped. 9
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1 Preparing the battery pack For customers in the USA and For customers other than those in the USA and Canada Canada Plug CHARGE lamp 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 finishe
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Battery Battery/“Memory Stick With the terminal side eject lever Duo” cover facing the LCD screen, Align the v mark of the battery insert the “Memory slot with the v mark on the Stick Duo” until it clicks battery pack. Press and hold the into place. battery eject lever and insert the battery pack. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3Insert the battery pack. 4Clo
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[ 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 Slide the battery eject lever. lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” in Be sure not to drop the battery pack. 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. 12
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (POWER) button 1 Control button z button 23 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
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Shooting images easily Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button DISP button Mode dial Control button Flash button Tripod receptacle Self-timer (Image Size) (bottom) button button 1Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Movie: 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: AE/AF lock indicator 1 Press and hold the shutter but
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Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Using the mode dial [ W/T Using the zoom Set the mode dial to the desired function. Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. Auto Adjustment [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode Allows easy shooting with the settings for still images) adjusted automatically. Program Auto Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly Allows you to shoot with the exposure until the desired mode is selected. adjusted automatically (both the shutter (No indicat
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[ Using the self-timer [ To change the still image size Press V ( ) on the control button Press (Image Size), then press v/V to repeatedly until the desired mode is select the size. selected. To turn off the Image Size menu, press again. (No indicator): Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Image size Guidelines : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer 8M: 8M (DSC- Up to A3/11×17" print When you press the shutter button, the self- S780 only) timer lamp flashes and
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Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback (playback zoom) zoom) button button Speaker (side) (USB) · A/V OUT terminal Control button (Playback) (Delete) button 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,
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[ 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. 3Press (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
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Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes Battery remaining (page 16). z AE/AF lock [ When shooting still images Recording mode White balance STBY Standby/Recording a movie REC Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode [ When shooting movies Flash charging Zoom scaling Red-eye reduction Sharpness Face Detection Metering mode RICH Color mode NATURAL SEPIA B&W - Protect [ When playing back
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B D Macro Vibration warning AF range finder frame E Low battery warning indicator PictBridge connecting 1.0m Focus preset distance +2.0EV Exposure Value 101-0012 Folder-file number ISO number Playback bar Metering mode Flash C White balance PictBridge connecting Image size 8M 7M 3:2 + Spot metering cross hairs � is displayed only for 5M 3M VGA 8M AF range finder frame the DSC-S780. 16:9 � is displayed only for 7M the DSC-S750. Recording folder 500 Shutter speed Changing folder F2.8 Aperture v
