Cyber-shot s800 - superb 6x optical zoom in a compact camera. featuring a convenient large 2.5-inch lcd screen and 8.1 effective megapixels. (105 pages)
The model and serial numbers are located on the SAFEGUARDS bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S800 For your protection, please read these safety Serial No.
Cleaning long periods of time, unplug it from the wall 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.
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...
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony the application or disconnect and connect the service station. communication cable (USB, etc.) again.
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”...
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............2 Read this first .................... 4 Notes on using your camera ..............6 Getting started ................. 8 Checking the accessories supplied ............8 1 Preparing the batteries ................9 2 Inserting the batteries/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) ....10 3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ..........
1 Preparing the batteries Power cord (mains lead) CHARGE lamp Match +/– and insert the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries into the battery charger. Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHARGE lamp lights on, and charging starts. When the CHARGE lamp turns off, charging is finished (Practical charge).
2 Inserting the batteries/a “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) Terminal side Battery/“Memory Stick Insert the “Memory Duo” cover Stick Duo” with the terminal side facing the LCD screen. Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Match +/–...
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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...
3 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button Mode dial Control button Select with the mode dial, then press the POWER button. Set the clock with the control button. Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z.
Shooting images easily Shutter button Mode dial Zoom (W/T) button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button DISP button Select a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select Movie: Select Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame.
Selecting the still image mode Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images) Set the mode dial to the desired function. Press ( ) on the control button repeatedly Auto Allows easy shooting until the desired mode is selected. Adjustment with the settings (No indicator): Flash Auto mode...
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Using the self-timer On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of Press ) 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.
Viewing/deleting images (Index)/ (playback (Playback) zoom) button button (playback zoom) button Control button (USB) · A/V OUT terminal (side) (Delete) button Press (Playback). If you press (Playback) button when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on in the playback mode.
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To delete images in index mode (Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on While an index screen is displayed, press the control button, then press z. Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
Indicators on the screen Every time you press the DISP button, the display data and indicator is turned on and off. When shooting still images Battery remaining AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) When shooting movies...
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Macro Vibration warning EV adjustment bar Low battery warning PictBridge connecting +2.0EV Exposure Value ISO number V Darker Adjusting EV Metering mode v Brighter Flash Folder-file number 101-0012 White balance Playback bar Spot metering cross hair AF range finder frame PictBridge connecting Shutter speed Image size...
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup (Playback) button Mode dial MENU button Control button Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press (Playback) button. Different items are available depending on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. Press MENU to display the menu.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode dial position and settings. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Menu for shooting COLOR (Color Mode) Changes the vividness of the image or adds special effects. (Metering Mode) Selects the metering mode.
For details on the operation 1 page 20 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. AF Illuminator Supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings.
Enjoying your computer You can display images shot with the camera on the computer. Also, you can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users...
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” For Windows users For Macintosh users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions below.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of When viewing still images images that can be recorded/viewed and the No. of Battery life Battery battery life when you shoot images in images (min.) [Normal] mode with batteries (supplied) at...
Number of still images and recording time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums. • For details on the image size, see page 15. The approximate number of still images (The image quality is [Fine] on the upper line and [Standard] on the lower line.) (Units: Images)
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• Recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. If the file size reaches approx. 2 GB, the camera stops recording automatically. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size.
3 Initialize the settings (page 22). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand that you give your consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked when you send your camera to be repaired.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Install the batteries correctly (page 10). Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • The batteries are discharged. Install the charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 10). • The power turns off suddenly. If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera •...
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in On operating temperatures the following places Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place 104°F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the that exceed this range is not recommended.
114 1/2 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] (USB) · A/V OUT terminal: Video, Audio (Monaural), Trademarks USB communication • is a trademark of Sony USB communication: Corporation. Full-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) • “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, [LCD screen] , “Memory Stick Duo”,...
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