User manual SONY CYBER-SHOT DSC-S980

[. . . ] VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S950/S980 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly together with the "Instruction Manual" and the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide", and retain them for future reference. Viewing images on a TV Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-121-439-11(1) GB Notes on using your camera Notes on the types of "Memory Stick" media that you can use (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media You can use "Memory Stick Duo" media with the camera. For details on the usable battery pack, see page 103. 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. "Memory Stick" media You cannot use "Memory Stick" media with the camera. Black, white, red, blue or green points Other memory cards cannot be used. · For details on "Memory Stick Duo" media, see page 101. When using "Memory Stick Duo" media with "Memory Stick" media compatible equipment You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" media by inserting it into the "Memory Stick Duo" media Adaptor (sold separately). · Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. [. . . ] http://www. sony. net/ 67 Enjoying your Windows computer Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Notes on connecting the camera to a computer · The computer environment must also satisfy the operating requirements of the OS. · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above. · If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. · Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant) allows advanced transfer (high speed transfer) as the camera is compatible with HiSpeed USB (USB 2. 0 compliant). · There are two modes for a USB connection when connecting a computer, [Mass Storage] (default setting) and [PictBridge] modes. · When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Recommended environment for copying images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 · Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. USB jack: Provided as standard Recommended environment for using "PMB" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or faster, 256 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-- approximately 500 MB Display: Screen resolution: 1, 024 × 768 dots or more Video Memory: 32 MB or more (Recommended: 64 MB or more) *1) 64-bit *2) editions are not supported. Starter (Edition) is not supported. 68 Installing the software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. · Log on as Administrator. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. · When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. · DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer. 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. · If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPICTUTIL). Select "Run Install. exe. " and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. 6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. After you install the software, the short cut icons for "PMB", "PMB Guide", are created on the desktop. · Double-click to start 2 Click [Install]. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. "PMB". · Double-click to start "PMB 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next]. The "License Agreement" screen appears. Guide". Using your computer 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next]. 69 On the "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" (supplied) You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. This section summarizes the "PMB". Starting and exiting the "PMB" Starting the "PMB" Double-click the (PMB) icon on the desktop. Or, from the Start menu: Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB]. · The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting the "PMB" for the first time. You can change the setting later. "PMB" overview With the "PMB" you can: · Import images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. · Organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. · You can view image files stored on a computer with the camera by copying them to "Memory Stick Duo" media. · Retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc. ), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date and more. · You can create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. · For details, refer to "PMB Guide". Exiting the "PMB" Click button in the top right corner of the screen. To access "PMB Guide" · Double-click "PMB Guide" icon on the desktop. · From the Start menu, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide]. 70 Copying images to your computer using the "PMB" Preparing the camera and the computer Connecting the camera to your computer 1 To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal 1 Insert "Memory Stick Duo" media with recorded images into the camera. · When copying images in the internal memory, this step is unnecessary. 2 Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor (sold separately). · When you copy images to your computer using the battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. Dedicated USB cable 2 To a USB jack 3 Turn on the computer, then press the (Playback) button. [. . . ] · Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight. How to store the battery pack · Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain the battery pack's function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing. · To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slideshow (page 48) playback mode until the power goes off. 103 Others On the battery charger On the battery charger · Do not charge battery packs other than an NPBK type battery pack in the battery charger supplied with the camera. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. [. . . ]