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
Viewing images ...................................................................................... 30
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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
• 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.
• 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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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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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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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.
• 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.
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.
• 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 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.
full, do one of the following:
– 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
• 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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