Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S750/S780 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot 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.
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.
Installation Service [ Water and Moisture [ Damage Requiring Service 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. 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.
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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 ............................
Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens 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. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
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) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (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 ɟ ɟ 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, the 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.
2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ ɠ With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” until it clicks into place. Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover 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” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied). 3 Insert the battery pack.
[ 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. Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack. • 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.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock (POWER) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 1 Press 3 (POWER). 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] 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.
Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Macro button DISP button Mode dial Control button Flash button Tripod receptacle (bottom) Self-timer button (Image Size) 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.
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 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.
[ 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 [ 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.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (playback zoom) button Speaker (side) (USB) · A/V OUT terminal ɟ Control button (Delete) button (Playback) button 1 Press (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. 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.
[ 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).
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 16).
B D Macro Vibration warning AF range finder frame indicator E Low battery warning 1.0m Focus preset distance +2.0EV 101-0012 Folder-file number ISO number Playback bar Metering mode PictBridge connecting Exposure Value Flash C White balance PictBridge connecting 8M 7M 3:2 Image size 5M 3M VGA • 16:9 101 is displayed only for the DSC-S780. • 7M is displayed only for the DSC-S750.
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup ɟ MENU button Mode dial ɠ Control button (Playback) button z button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback). Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the control button. • If the desired item is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (shooting/viewing), and the mode dial position in the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Face Detection COLOR (Color Mode) EV 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc. Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. Adjusts Exposure. Changes the focus method.
For details on the operation 1 page 21 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Red Eye Reduction Sets the red-eye reduction function. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Memory Stick Tool Format Formats the “Memory Stick Duo”. Create REC.
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 For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP* SP2, Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
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 Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. [ 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.
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 25 °C (77 °F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Number of still images and recording 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 (Units: Images) Capacity Size Internal memory Approx.
[ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera Size Approx.
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 23). 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.
Cannot charge the battery pack. • You cannot charge the battery pack using the AC Adapter (not supplied). Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo” (pages 27, 28). If it is full, do one of the following: – Delete unnecessary images (page 17). – Change the “Memory Stick Duo”. • You cannot record images while charging the flash.
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.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: DSC-S780: 7.18 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter DSC-S750: 7.20 mm (1/2.5 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 286 624 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: DSC-S780: Approx. 8 083 560 pixels DSC-S750: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: 3× zoom lens f = 5.8 – 17.4 mm (35 – 105 mm (35mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) – 4.
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