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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-S800
For details on the advanced operations, please access
“Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-
up 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.
© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-198-864-13(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 SAFEGUARDS provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S800 For your protection, please read these safety Serial No. ______________________________ instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. WARNING Carefully observe all warnings, precautions
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long periods of time, unplug it from the wall [ Cleaning outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Unplug the set from the wall outlet before This will prevent damage to the set due to cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners lightning and power-line surges. or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set. Service Installation [ Damage Requiring Service [ Water and Moisture Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer
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Read this first [ Note: For Customers in the U.S.A. and This equipment has been tested and found to Canada comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [ RECYCLING NICKEL METAL These limits are designed to provide reasonable HYDRIDE BATTERIES protection against harmful interference in a Nickel Metal Hydride batteries residential installation. This equipment generates, are recyclable. uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, You can
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For Customers in Europe Notice for customers in the United Kingdom This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 to this equipment for your safety and convenience. feet). Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied [ Attention one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, The electromag
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen Stick Duo” back up � The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over Do not turn off the camera or remove the batteries 99.99% of the pixels are operational for or “Memory Stick Duo” while the access lamp is effective use. However, there may be some tiny lighted, as the internal memory data or “Memory black points and/or bright points (white, red, Stick Duo” data may be des
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Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied ..............................................
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries � Dedicated A/V cable (1) (2) � 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 Hook from damage by being dropped, etc. 8
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1 Preparing the batteries Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp 1Match +/– and insert the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the battery charger. 2Connect 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. [ Charging tim
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2 Inserting the batteries/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Terminal side 2 1 Battery/“Memory Stick Insert the “Memory Duo” cover Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. 3Match +/– and insert. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. [ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (ap
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[ To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient Battery half Battery low, Replace the batteries with new remaining power full recording/ ones, or fully charged Nickel- guidelines remaining playback will Metal Hydride batteries. (The stop soon. warning indicator flashes.) � The displayed time remaining may not be correct under certain circumstances. � When the AC Adaptor (not supplied) is used,
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3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode dial 1 Control button 23 1Select with the mode dial, then press the POWER button. 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. [ To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen (page 20). [ When you turn on the power � Unless you set the clock, t
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Shooting images easily Shutter button Mode dial Zoom (W/T) button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button DISP 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 button halfway down to focus. The z (AE/AF lock)
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[ Selecting the still image mode [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Set the mode dial to the desired function. Press v ( ) on the control button repeatedly Auto Allows easy shooting until the desired mode is selected. Adjustment with the settings mode (No indicator): Flash Auto adjusted Strobes when there is insufficient light automatically. (default setting). Program auto Allows you to shoot : Flash forced on shooting with the exposure : Slow synchro (Flash forced on) m
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[ Using the self-timer [ On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of Press V ( ) on the control button movies repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. Recordable number of still images vary (No indicator): Not using the self-timer depending on the selected image size. : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer Still images : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer Maximum number of recordable images Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sou
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Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback (Playback) zoom) button button (playback zoom) button Control button (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) (Delete) button 1Press (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. 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, press
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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 screen Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). To the (USB) · A/V OUT terminal To audio/video input jacks Dedica
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Indicators on the screen Every time you press the DISP button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off. A [ When shooting still images Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY Standby/Recording a movie REC Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) [ When shooting movies Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging Zoom scaling 1.3 Red-eye reduction Sharpness AF illuminator ON Metering mode RICH Color mode [ When playing back NATURAL SEPIA
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B D Macro Vibration warning EV adjustment bar E Low battery warning PictBridge connecting +2.0EV Exposure Value ISO number V Darker Adjusting EV Metering mode v Brighter Flash 101-0012 Folder-file number White balance Playback bar + Spot metering cross hair C AF range finder frame PictBridge connecting 500 Shutter speed Image size 5M 3:2 F2.8 Aperture value 3M 2M VGA 16:9 E FINE STD Image quality 125 Shutter speed Recording folder F2.8 Aperture value Change folder +2.0EV Exposure Value Playba
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Changing the settings – Menu/Setup (Playback) button Mode dial MENU button Control button 1Recording: 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. 2Press MENU to display the menu. 3Select 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. �Press z after selec
