VCLICK! Table of contents Basic Operations Using the menu Digital Still Camera Using the Setup screen Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-S650/S700 Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook and "Instruction Manual" thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Viewing images on a TV screen Using your computer Printing still images Troubleshooting Others Index © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-897-945-11(1) GB Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used (not supplied) The IC recording medium used by this camera is a "Memory Stick Duo". There are two types of "Memory Stick". 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, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way. "Memory Stick Duo": you can use a "Memory Stick Duo" with your camera. "Memory Stick": you cannot use a "Memory Stick" with your camera. Black, white, red, blue or green points Other memory cards cannot be used. · For details on "Memory Stick Duo", see page 96. When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment You can use the "Memory Stick Duo" by inserting it into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied). · Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. · Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. · Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location. This is not a malfunction. · This camera is equipped with a power zoom lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be careful not to apply force to it. The pictures used in this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor On illustrations Illustrations used in this Handbook are of the DSC-S650 unless noted otherwise. 2 Table of contents Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2 Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6 Focus ­ Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6 Exposure ­ Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 7 Color ­ On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 8 Quality ­ On "image quality" and "image size" ................................................. 9 Identifying parts.......................................................................................10 Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................12 Changing the screen display ...................................................................16 Using the internal memory ......................................................................17 Basic Operations Using the mode dial.................................................................................18 Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode) ....................................19 Shooting still images (Scene selection)...................................................25 Viewing/deleting images..........................................................................28 Using the menu Using menu items ..............................................................................30 Menu items ..........................................................................................31 Shooting menu ........................................................................................32 COLOR (Color Mode): Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects (Metering Mode): Selecting the metering mode WB (White Bal): Adjusting the color tones ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity (P.Quality): Selecting the still image quality Mode (REC Mode): Selecting the continuous shooting method (Flash Level): Adjusting the amount of flash light (Sharpness): Adjusting the sharpness of the image (Setup): Changing Setup items 3 Table of contents Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 39 (Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images - (Protect): Preventing accidental erasure DPOF: Adding a Print order mark (Print): Printing images using a printer (Slide): Playing back a series of images (Resize): Changing the image size of a recorded image (Rotate): Rotating a still image (Setup): Changing Setup items Using the Setup screen Using Setup items.............................................................................. 45 Camera .............................................................................................. 46 Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Internal Memory Tool......................................................................... 48 Format Memory Stick Tool............................................................................. 49 Format Create REC. Folder 1 Change REC. Folder Copy Setup 1............................................................................................... 52 LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize 2 Setup 2............................................................................................... 53 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Viewing images on a TV screen Viewing images on a TV screen ............................................................. 55 4 Table of contents Using your computer Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................57 Installing the software (supplied).............................................................59 Copying images to your computer...........................................................60 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ...............................................................................67 Using the "Picture Motion Browser" (supplied)........................................68 Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................74 Printing still images How to print still images ..........................................................................76 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer .................77 Printing at a shop ....................................................................................81 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting .......................................................................................83 Warning messages..................................................................................93 Others To use your camera abroad -- Power sources........................................95 On the "Memory Stick" ............................................................................96 On the batteries.......................................................................................98 Index Index........................................................................................................99 5 Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 18), the menus (page 30), and so on. Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Press the shutter button fully down suddenly. Press the shutter button halfway down. Then press the shutter button fully down. AE/AF lock indicator flashing , lit/beeps If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as follows). Hints for preventing blur Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. It is recommended to lean against a tree or a building nearby to steady yourself. Shooting with a 2-second delay self-timer or using a tripod is also effective. Use the flash when you shoot under a low light condition. 6 Basic techniques for better images Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Exposure: Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure The exposure is automatically set to the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust it manually using the functions below. Adjusting EV: Allows you to adjust the exposure determined by the camera (page 23). Metering Mode: Allows you to change the part of the subject to be measured to determine the exposure (page 33). Underexposure = too little light Darker image Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) ISO sensitivity is measurement, estimating how much light an image pickup device receives. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity. To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 35. High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even when shooting in a dark location. However, the image tends to become noisy. Low ISO sensitivity Records a smoother image. However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker. 7 Basic techniques for better images Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions. Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Weather/lighting Characteristics of light Daylight White (standard) Cloudy Bluish Fluorescent Blue-tinged Incandescent Reddish The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode. However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 34). 8 Basic techniques for better images Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen. Description of the pixels and the image size 1 Image size: 7M 3072 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 640 2304 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Selecting the image size for use (page 24) Pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and large file size) Few pixels (Rough image quality but small file size) Example: Printing in up to A3 size Selecting the image quality (compression ratio) in combination (page 36) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. When you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of detail, but has a smaller file size. 480 Example: An attached image to be sent by email 9 Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 q; 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 8 9 A Shutter button (19) B Mode dial (19) C Self-timer lamp (22) D Lens E POWER button F POWER lamp G Flash (21) H Buzzer I Microphone J (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) 0 qa qs A C (Playback) button (28) (Image Size/Delete) button (24, 28) B LCD screen (16) D For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (20) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (28, 29) E Hook for wrist strap F DISP button (16) · Press DISP longer to select the brightness of the LCD backlight. G MENU button (30) · Press MENU longer to display the (Setup) screen. H Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (30) Menu off: / / / (21-23) I Access lamp J Tripod receptacle (bottom) · Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera. K Battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover 10 Identifying parts L AC adaptor cord cover When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) 1 2 3 5 4 · Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover. · You cannot charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries by the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. Use the battery charger to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride bat ...