Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S800 For details on the advanced operations, please access “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Stepup Guide” contained on the supplied CD-ROM via 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-S800 Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A.
[ 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. 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.
Read this first For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada [ RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride 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 Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For Customers in the U.S.
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.
Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” data may be destroyed. Always protect your data by making a back up copy. [ Notes on recording/playback • This camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 30) before operating the camera.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied .........................................................
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Ni-MH battery charger BC-CS2B/Power cord (mains lead) (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software/ “Cyber-shot Handbook”/“Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”) (1) • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) • Dedicated USB cable (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
1 Preparing the batteries ɟ ɟ Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp 1 Match +/– and insert the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the battery charger. 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge). If you continue charging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries for about one more hour (until it is fully charged), the charge will last slightly longer.
2 Inserting the batteries/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ɟ Terminal side ɠ 2 1 Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3 Match +/– and insert. 4 Close 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.
[ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon. Replace the batteries with new ones, or fully charged NickelMetal Hydride batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances.
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode dial ɟ Control button 1 2 1 Select 3 with the mode dial, then press the POWER button. 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. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20).
Shooting images easily ɠ Shutter button Mode dial Zoom (W/T) button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button DISP 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.
[ Selecting the still image mode [ Set the mode dial to the desired function. Auto Adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program auto Allows you to shoot shooting with the exposure mode adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. [ High Sensitivity Shoot images without a flash even in low lighting. Soft Snap Shoot a person’s skin with a warmer look.
[ 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 Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. [ [ On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies Recordable number of still images vary depending on the selected image size.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback zoom) button (Playback) button (playback zoom) button ɟ Control button (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) (Delete) button 1 Press (Playback). If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the playback mode. If you press again, switches to recording mode. 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, press 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 screen Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
Indicators on the screen Every time you press the DISP button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off. [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) [ When shooting movies Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging 1.
B D Macro EV adjustment bar Vibration warning E Low battery warning PictBridge connecting +2.0EV Exposure Value ISO number V Darker v Brighter Adjusting EV 101-0012 Folder-file number Metering mode Flash White balance Playback bar PictBridge connecting 3M Spot metering cross hair + C 3:2 5M 2M VGA Image size Image quality Recording folder Change folder 101 Shutter speed F2.
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup (Playback) button Mode dial ɟ MENU button ɠ Control button 1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback) button. 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 20 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode dial position and settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting COLOR (Color Mode) (Metering Mode) Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. Selects the metering mode. WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) Selects the still image quality. Selects the continuous shooting method.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 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 Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. AF Illuminator Supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP* or Windows Vista* Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” [ For Windows users [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. To view the “Cyber-shot Handbook” 1 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 that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can be recorded/viewed and the battery life when you shoot images in [Normal] mode with batteries (supplied) at full capacity and at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the “Memory Stick Duo” as necessary.
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. • For details on the image size, see page 15. [ The approximate number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images) Capacity Size 8M 3:2 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9 Internal memory Approx.
[ The approximate recording time of movies (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera Size Approx. 54MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 320×240 0:02:00 0:02:30 0:05:00 0:09:50 0:19:30 0:39:00 1:17:00 2:36:00 • The aspect ratio of the movie frame is 320×240. • Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically.
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 batteries, and insert the batteries again after about one minute, and turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (page 10). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • The batteries are discharged. Install the charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 10). The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (page 12). • The batteries are discharged.
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: 9.04 mm (1/1.8 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 303 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 8 068 000 pixels Lens: 6× zoom lens f = 7.8 – 46.8 mm (37 – 222 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 ~ 4.8 Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash File format (DCF compliant): Still images: Exif Ver. 2.
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