Sony Cyber shot DSC S750 User Manual

Digital Still Camera  
Instruction Manual  
DSC-S750/S780  
GB  
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-  
shot 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.  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
3-285-745-12(1)  
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.  
Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer  
servicing to qualified service personnel under the  
following conditions:  
When the power cord or plug is damaged or  
frayed.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen  
into the set.  
If the set has been exposed to rain or water.  
If the set has been subject to excessive shock by  
being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.  
If the set does not operate normally when  
following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are specified in the operating  
instructions. Improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often  
require extensive work by a qualified technician  
to restore the set to normal operation.  
[ Power-Cord Protection  
Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be  
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or  
against them, paying particular attention to the  
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord  
exits from the appliance.  
[ Accessories  
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.  
When the set exhibits a distinct change in  
performance – this indicates a need for service.  
[ Ventilation  
[ Servicing  
Do not attempt to service the set yourself as  
opening or removing covers may expose you to  
dangerous voltage or other hazards.  
The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided  
for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the set, and to protect it from  
overheating, these slots and openings must never  
be blocked or covered.  
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth  
or other materials.  
Never block the slots and openings by placing  
the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface.  
Never place the set in a confined space, such as a  
bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
[ Replacement parts  
When replacement parts are required, be sure the  
service technician has used replacement parts  
specified by the manufacturer that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,  
electric shock, or other hazards.  
Do not place the set near or over a radiator or  
heat register, or where it is exposed to direct  
sunlight.  
[ Safety Check  
Upon completion of any service or repairs to the  
set, ask the service technician to perform routine  
safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer)  
to determine that the set is in safe operating  
condition.  
[ Lightning  
For added protection for this set during a lightning  
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for  
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.  
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Read this first  
For Customers in the U.S.A. and  
Canada  
[ RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION  
BATTERIES  
For Customers in the U.S.A.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
Lithium-Ion batteries are  
recyclable.  
You can help preserve our  
environment by returning your  
used rechargeable batteries to  
the collection and recycling  
location nearest you.  
[ CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
For more information regarding recycling of  
rechargeable batteries, call toll free  
[ Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking  
Lithium-Ion batteries.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to  
try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
[ Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with  
Canadian ICES-003.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Battery charger  
This power unit is intended to be correctly  
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
For connection to a supply not in your country,  
use an attachment plug adapter of the proper  
configuration for the power outlet.  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
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[ Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment (Applicable  
in the European Union and other  
European countries with separate  
collection systems)  
For the State of California, USA  
only  
Perchlorate Material - special handling may  
apply, See  
Perchlorate Material : Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate.  
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).  
This symbol on the product or on its packaging  
indicates that this product shall not be treated as  
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over  
to the applicable collection point for the recycling  
of electrical and electronic equipment. By  
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potential negative consequences  
for the environment and human health, which  
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling of  
materials will help to conserve natural resources.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product, please contact your local Civic  
Office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
[ 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.  
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[ Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
[ Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
product shall not be treated as household waste.  
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of  
correctly, you will help prevent potentially  
negative consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise be caused by  
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The  
recycling of the materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom  
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted  
to this equipment for your safety and  
convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be  
replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied  
one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362,  
(i.e., marked with an  
used.  
or  
mark) must be  
In case of products that for safety, performance or  
data integrity reasons require a permanent  
connection with an incorporated battery, this  
battery should be replaced by qualified service  
staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly,  
hand over the product at end-of-life to the  
applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a  
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse  
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the  
fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony  
service station.  
For all other batteries, please view the section on  
how to remove the battery from the product  
safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of waste  
batteries.  
For more detailed information about recycling of  
this product or battery, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste disposal  
service or the shop where you purchased the  
product.  
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Table of contents  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application  
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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. 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.  
[ Notes on recording/playback  
• Before you start recording, make a trial  
recording to make sure that the camera is  
working correctly.  
• When the battery level becomes low, the lens  
might stop moving. Insert a charged battery  
pack and turn on the camera again.  
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-  
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”  
(page 31) before operating the camera.  
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water  
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may  
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be  
repaired.  
[ On image data compatibility  
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule  
for Camera File system) universal standard  
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will  
play back images recorded or edited with other  
equipment, or that other equipment will play  
back images recorded with the camera.  
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright  
light. It may cause the malfunction of the  
camera.  
• Do not use the camera near a location that  
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.  
Otherwise, the camera may not properly record  
or play back images.  
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause malfunctions.  
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it  
before using the camera (page 31).  
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause  
a malfunction and you may not be able to record  
images. Furthermore, the recording media may  
become unusable or image data may be  
damaged.  
• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of  
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash  
surface to become discolored or to stick to the  
flash surface, resulting in insufficient light  
emission.  
[ Warning on copyright  
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other  
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such materials may be contrary to the  
provisions of the copyright laws.  
[ No compensation for damaged  
content or recording failure  
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or  
loss or damage of recorded content due to a  
malfunction of the camera or recording media,  
etc.  
[ On illustrations  
Illustrations used in this manual are of the DSC-  
S750 unless noted otherwise.  
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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)  
• Wrist strap (1)  
• CD-ROM (1)  
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1 (1)  
– Cyber-shot application software  
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”  
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”  
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)  
Attach the strap to prevent the camera  
from damage by being dropped.  
Hook  
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1 Preparing the battery pack  
For customers in the USA and  
Canada  
For customers other than those in the USA and  
Canada  
Plug  
CHARGE lamp  
CHARGE lamp  
Power cord (mains lead)  
1Insert 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.  
2Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket).  
The CHARGE lamp lights up, and charging starts.  
When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Normal charge). Also, the CHARGE lamp  
may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature (10 to 30°C),  
as the charger is on standby.  
[ Charging time  
Full charge  
Normal charge  
Approx. 300 min.  
Approx. 240 min.  
• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 °C  
(77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.  
• See page 26 for the number of images that can be recorded.  
• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).  
• Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source  
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the  
battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall socket), and  
remove the battery pack from the battery charger.  
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.  
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2 Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not  
supplied)  
Battery  
eject lever  
Battery/“Memory Stick  
Duo” cover  
With the terminal side  
facing the LCD screen,  
insert the “Memory  
Stick Duo” until it clicks  
into place.  
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.  
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover.  
2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied).  
3Insert the battery pack.  
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 (approx. 22 MB).  
[ To check the remaining battery charge  
Press  
(POWER) to turn on and check the remaining battery charge on the LCD screen.  
Remaining  
charge  
indicator  
Status  
Sufficient  
power  
remaining  
Battery  
almostfully full  
charged  
Batteryhalf Battery low, Change the battery to  
recording/  
playback  
will stop  
soon.  
a fully charged one,  
or charge the battery.  
(The warning  
indicator flashes.)  
• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.  
• The remaining charge indicator may not be correct depending on conditions of use and circumstances.  
• The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time (page 13).  
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[ 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.  
12  
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock  
(POWER) button  
1
Control button  
z button  
2
3
1Press  
(POWER).  
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.  
• 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.  
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.  
[ To change the date and time  
Select [Clock Set] in the  
(Setup) screen (page 21).  
[ When you turn on the power  
Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.  
If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three  
minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto  
power-off function).  
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Shooting images easily  
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  
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) indicator (green)  
flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops  
flashing and remains lit.  
2 Press the shutter button fully down.  
The shutter sounds.  
Movie:  
Press the shutter button fully down.  
To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again.  
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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.  
[
Flash (Selecting a flash mode  
for still images)  
Program Auto  
Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly  
until the desired mode is selected.  
(No indicator): Flash Auto  
Strobes when there is insufficient light  
(default setting).  
: Flash forced on  
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.  
: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)  
High Sensitivity  
Shoots images without a flash even in low  
lighting.  
The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to  
clearly shoot the background that is out of  
flash light.  
Soft Snap  
: Flash forced off  
Shoots a person’s skin with a warmer look.  
Landscape  
Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.  
[
Macro (Shooting close-up)  
Press b ( ) on the control button  
repeatedly until the desired mode is  
selected.  
Twilight Portrait  
Shoots sharp images of people in a dark  
place without losing the nighttime  
atmosphere.  
(No indicator): Macro Off  
: Macro On (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2  
inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther  
(13 7/8 inches or farther) from the front of the  
lens)  
Twilight  
Shoots night scenes without losing the  
nighttime atmosphere.  
Beach  
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the  
blueness of the water captured more vividly.  
Snow  
Shoots snow scenes in white more clearly.  
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[
Using the self-timer  
[
To change the still image size  
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 (Image Size), then press v/V to  
select the size.  
To turn off the Image Size menu, press  
again.  
Image size  
Guidelines  
8M: 8M (DSC- Up to A3/11×17" print  
S780 only)  
When you press the shutter button, the self-  
timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until  
the shutter operates.  
7M: 7M (DSC- Up to A3/11×17" print  
S750 only)  
Self-timer lamp  
3:2: 3:2  
5M: 5M  
Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio  
Up to A4/8×10" print  
Up to 13×18cm /5×7" print  
For E-mail  
3M: 3M  
VGA: VGA  
16:9: 16:9  
Display On 16:9 HDTV  
[ DISP Changing the screen  
display  
Press v (DISP) on the control button.  
Each time you press v (DISP), the display  
changes as follows:  
Indicators on  
r
*
Indicators on  
r
*
Histogram on  
r
*
Indicators off  
*The brightness of the LCD Backlight up  
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Viewing/deleting images  
(Index)/ (playback  
zoom) button  
(playback zoom)  
button  
Speaker (side)  
(USB) · A/V OUT  
terminal  
Control button  
(Delete) button  
(Playback)  
button  
1Press  
(Playback).  
when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set to  
If you press  
playback mode. To switch to the shooting mode, press again.  
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, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.)  
Press V to display the volume control screen, then press b/B to adjust the volume.  
[
To delete images  
1 Display the image you want to delete and press  
2 Select [Delete] with v, then press z.  
(Delete).  
[
To view an enlarged image (playback zoom)  
while displaying a still image.  
Press  
To undo the zoom, press  
.
Adjust the position with v/V/b/B.  
To cancel the playback zoom, press z.  
[
To view an index screen  
Press (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index  
screen, press b/B.  
To return to the single image screen, press z.  
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[ To delete images in index mode  
1 While an index screen is displayed, press  
control button, then press z.  
(Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the  
2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the  
indicator on the selected image.  
(Delete)  
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).  
• Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the v mark beside the A/V OUT  
terminal and connect the cable to the camera.  
To the  
(USB) ·  
A/V OUT terminal  
To audio/video  
input jacks  
Dedicated A/V cable (supplied)  
Arrow mark (back)  
18  
Indicators on the screen  
Each time you press v (DISP) on the  
control button, the display changes  
A
Battery remaining  
AE/AF lock  
z
[ When shooting still images  
[ When shooting movies  
[ When playing back  
Recording mode  
White balance  
STBY  
REC  
Standby/Recording a movie  
Mode dial (Scene  
Selection)  
Mode dial (Program Auto)  
Camera mode  
Playback mode  
Flash mode  
Flash charging  
Zoom scaling  
Red-eye reduction  
Sharpness  
Face Detection  
Metering mode  
Color mode  
RICH  
NATURAL  
SEPIA B&W  
-
Protect  
Print order (DPOF) mark  
Zoom scaling  
Playback  
N
Volume  
19  
 
B
D
Macro  
Vibration warning  
Low battery warning  
PictBridge connecting  
Exposure Value  
ISO number  
AF range finder frame  
indicator  
E
1.0m  
Focus preset distance  
Folder-file number  
Playback bar  
+2.0EV  
101-0012  
Metering mode  
Flash  
C
White balance  
PictBridge connecting  
Image size  
8M  
5M  
7M  
3M  
3:2  
+
Spot metering cross hairs  
AF range finder frame  
is displayed only for  
8M  
VGA  
the DSC-S780.  
16:9  
is displayed only for  
7M  
the DSC-S750.  
Recording folder  
Changing folder  
Playback folder  
500  
Shutter speed  
F2.8  
Aperture value  
101  
E
Remaining internal  
memory capacity  
Histogram  
Remaining “Memory  
Stick” capacity  
0:12  
[00:00:40]  
Recording time [maximum  
recordable time]  
125  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure Value  
F2.8  
12  
Remaining number of  
recordable images  
+2.0EV  
2008 1 1  
9:30 AM  
Recorded date/time of the  
playback image  
Self-timer  
ISO number  
BACK/  
NEXT  
VOLUME  
Selecting images  
12/12  
Image number/Number of  
images recorded in selected  
folder  
Adjusting volume  
Menu  
00:00:12  
Counter  
20  
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup  
MENU button  
Mode dial  
Control button  
(Playback) button  
z button  
1Recording: 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.  
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.  
• Select an item in playback mode, and press z.  
4Select a setting with v/V.  
The setting you select is zoomed and set.  
5Press MENU to turn off the menu.  
[ To select a Setup item  
Press and hold MENU, or select  
(Setup) in step 3 and then press B.  
Select the item to set with v/V/b/B, then  
press z.  
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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  
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts focus, etc.  
Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects.  
Adjusts Exposure.  
9 (Focus)  
Changes the focus method.  
(Metering Mode)  
WB (White Bal)  
ISO  
Selects the metering mode.  
Adjusts the color tones.  
Selects a luminous sensitivity.  
Mode (REC Mode)  
(Flash Level)  
(Sharpness)  
(Setup)  
Selects the continuous shooting method.  
Adjusts the amount of flash light.  
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.  
Changes Setup items.  
Viewing menu  
(Folder)  
Selects the folder for viewing images.  
Prevents accidental erasure.  
- (Protect)  
DPOF  
Adds a Print order mark.  
(Print)  
Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer.  
Plays back a series of images.  
(Slide)  
(Resize)  
(Rotate)  
(Setup)  
Changes the image size of a recorded image.  
Rotates a still image.  
Changes Setup items.  
Trimming  
Records an enlarged image (Available only for playback zoom).  
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For details on the operation 1 page 21  
Setup items  
Camera  
Digital Zoom  
Function Guide  
Selects the digital zoom mode.  
Displays the description of functions when you operate the  
camera.  
Red Eye Reduction  
Auto Review  
Sets the red-eye reduction function.  
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. Folder  
Change REC. Folder  
Copy  
Creates a folder in a “Memory Stick Duo” for recording images.  
Changes the folder currently used for recording images.  
Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick  
Duo”.  
Setup1  
Beep  
Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.  
Language  
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings,  
and messages.  
Initialize  
Initializes the setting to the default setting.  
Setup2  
USB Connect  
Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera  
to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the  
dedicated USB cable.  
Video Out  
Clock Set  
Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of  
the connected video equipment.  
Sets the date and time.  
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Enjoying your computer  
You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-  
ROM (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 v10.4)  
Application software  
“Picture Motion  
Browser”  
Windows 2000 Professional SP4,  
Windows XP* SP2, Windows  
Vista*  
not compatible  
*64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.  
• Your computer must be pre-installed with an OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported.  
• If your OS does not support USB connections, copy images by inserting the “Memory Stick Duo” into the  
Memory Stick slot on your computer, or use a commercially available Memory Stick Reader/Writer.  
• For further details on the operating environment of “Picture Motion Browser” Cyber-shot application  
software, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.”  
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Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook”  
[ For Macintosh users  
“Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM  
(supplied) explains how to use the camera  
in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view  
it.  
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-  
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.  
2
Select the [Handbook] folder and copy  
“Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder  
to your computer.  
[ For Windows users  
1
Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-  
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.  
The screen below appears.  
3
After copying is complete, double-click  
“Handbook.pdf”.  
When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook]  
button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot  
Handbook” appears.  
2
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to copy.  
• When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook,”  
the “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” will be  
installed automatically.  
After the installation is complete, double-  
click the shortcut created on the desktop.  
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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  
[ Notes on the battery pack  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use.  
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.  
• The battery life and the number of images you  
can record/view are decreased under the  
following conditions:  
– The surrounding temperature is low.  
– The flash is used frequently.  
– The camera has been turned on and off many  
times.  
– The zoom is used frequently.  
– The brightness of LCD Backlight is set to up.  
– The battery power is low.  
[ When shooting still images  
Battery life (min.)  
DSC-S780  
Approx. 135  
DSC-S750  
Approx. 140  
No. of images  
Approx. 270  
Approx. 280  
– [Face Detection] is set to [On].  
• Shooting in the following situations:  
– [Face Detection] is set to [Off].  
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.  
– The zoom is switched alternately between the  
W and T ends.  
– The flash strobes once every two times.  
– The power turns on and off once every ten  
times.  
• The measurement method is based on the CIPA  
standard.  
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products  
Association)  
• The battery life and the number of images do  
not change, regardless of image size.  
[ When viewing still images  
Battery life (min.)  
DSC-S780  
Approx. 360  
DSC-S750  
Approx. 400  
No. of images  
Approx. 7200  
Approx. 8000  
• Viewing single images in order at about three  
second intervals  
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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)  
Internal  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera  
Capacity memory  
Approx.  
128MB  
37  
256MB  
72  
512MB  
144  
1GB  
293  
2GB  
588  
4GB  
1183  
8GB  
2360  
Size  
22MB  
8M  
(DSC-S780)  
6
6
7
7
3:2  
(DSC-S780)  
37  
41  
41  
72  
74  
74  
144  
153  
153  
293  
313  
313  
588  
631  
631  
1183  
1249  
1249  
2360  
2508  
2508  
7M  
(DSC-S750)  
3:2  
(DSC-S750)  
5M  
10  
16  
51  
82  
92  
148  
191  
306  
390  
626  
787  
1262  
1557  
2498  
3127  
5017  
3M  
VGA  
16:9  
139  
25  
780  
133  
1428  
238  
2941  
490  
6013  
1002  
12121  
2020  
23983  
3997  
48166  
8027  
• The number of images listed assume [Mode] is set to [Normal].  
• When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “>9999” indicator appears.  
• You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 22).  
• When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image  
may not appear in the actual image size.  
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[ 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)  
Internal  
“Memory Stick Duo” formatted with this camera  
Capacity memory  
Approx.  
22MB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
Size  
320×240  
0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10  
• The aspect ratio of the movie frame is 320×240.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.  
1
2
Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF).  
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery  
pack, then turn on the power.  
3
4
Initialize the settings (page 23).  
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.  
Battery pack and power  
Cannot insert the battery pack.  
Insert the battery pack correctly to push the battery eject lever (page 11).  
Cannot turn on the camera.  
After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for the camera to  
power up.  
Insert the battery pack correctly (page 11).  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert charged battery pack (page 10).  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
Use a recommended battery pack.  
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 battery pack. Turn on the camera again  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect.  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.  
A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery  
charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication.  
The battery pack is discharged. Insert the charged battery pack (page 10).  
The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.  
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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.  
When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than  
Set the mode dial to when shooting movies.  
.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.  
The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on  
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.  
Viewing images  
Cannot play back images.  
Press  
(Playback) (page 17).  
The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.  
Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been  
processed using a computer or recorded with another camera.  
The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.  
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Precautions  
[ Do not use/store the camera in  
the following places  
[ On operating temperatures  
Your camera is designed for use under the  
temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and  
104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places  
that exceed this range is not recommended.  
• 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. This may cause the camera to  
malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
[ On moisture condensation  
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, moisture may condense inside or  
outside the camera. This moisture condensation  
may cause a malfunction of the camera.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the  
moisture to evaporate. Note that if you shoot with  
moisture remaining inside the lens, images will  
not be clear.  
[ On the internal rechargeable  
[ On carrying  
backup battery  
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the  
camera in the back pocket of your trousers or  
skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the  
camera.  
This camera has an internal rechargeable battery  
for maintaining the date and time and other  
settings regardless of whether the power is on or  
off.  
This rechargeable battery is continually charged  
as long as you are using the camera. However, if  
you use the camera for only short periods, it  
discharges gradually, and if you do not use the  
camera at all for about one month it becomes  
completely discharged. In this case, be sure to  
charge this rechargeable battery before using the  
camera.  
[ On cleaning  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit  
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc.  
Cleaning the lens  
Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove  
fingerprints, dust, etc.  
However, even if this rechargeable battery is not  
charged, you can still use the camera, but the date  
and time will not be indicated.  
Charging method of the internal  
rechargeable backup battery  
Cleaning the camera surface  
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with water, then wipe the surface with  
a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or  
casing:  
Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and  
then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with  
the power off.  
• Do not expose the camera to chemical products  
such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable  
cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.  
• Do not touch the camera with any of the above  
on your hand.  
• Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber  
or vinyl for a long time.  
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Specifications  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to +140°F)  
Dimensions: 90.8×56.0×26.5 mm (3 5/8×2 1/4×1  
1/16 inches) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz) (including NP-BK1  
battery pack and strap, etc.)  
Microphone: Monaural  
Speaker: Monaural  
Exif Print: Compatible  
PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible  
PictBridge: Compatible  
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  
BC-CSK battery charger  
Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/  
60 Hz, 2.2 W  
Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.33 A  
Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: –20 to +60°C (–4 to  
+140°F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 62×24×91 mm (2 1/2×31/  
32×3 5/8 inches) (W/H/D)  
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) –  
4.8 (T)  
Mass: Approx. 75 g (2.7 oz)  
Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene  
Selection (7 modes)  
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  
Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash  
File format (DCF compliant):  
Still images: Exif Ver. 2.21 JPEG compliant,  
DPOF compatible  
Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG)  
Recording media: Internal Memory (approx.  
22 MB), “Memory Stick Duo”  
Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity  
(Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto):  
approx. 0.5 to 3.5 m (1 feet 7 3/4 inches to  
11 feet 5 7/8 inches) (W)/approx. 0.5 to 2.0 m  
(1 feet 7 3/4 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches) (T)  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-  
BK1  
Used battery: Lithium-ion battery  
Maximum output voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Mean output voltage: DC 3.6 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Maximum charge current: 1.4 A  
Capacity: Approx.3.4 Wh (970 mAh)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
[Input and Output connectors]  
(USB)•A/V OUT terminal:  
Video, Audio (Monaural), USB  
communication  
USB communication:  
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)  
[LCD screen]  
LCD panel: 6.2 cm (2.5 type) TFT drive  
Total number of dots: 153 600 (640×240) dots  
[Power, general]  
Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BK1, 3.6 V  
AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied), 4.2 V  
Power consumption (during shooting):  
DSC-S780:  
1.3 W  
DSC-S750:  
1.2 W  
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Trademarks  
“Cyber-shot” are trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
• “Memory Stick”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO”,  
, “Memory Stick Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick PRO  
, “Memory  
Duo”,  
Stick PRO-HG Duo”,  
, “Memory Stick  
Micro”, “MagicGate”, and  
are trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows  
Vista are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
• Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,  
Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
• Intel, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
• Adobe and Reader are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in  
the United States and/or other countries.  
• In addition, system and product names used in  
this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective  
developers or manufacturers. However, the ™  
or ® marks are not used in all cases in this  
manual.  
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Additional information on this product and answers  
to frequently asked questions can be found at our  
Customer Support Website.  
Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC  
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based  
ink.  
Printed in China  

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