Sony DSCS980S User Manual

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Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6
Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8
Color – On the effects of lighting ....................................................................... 9
Quality – On “image quality” and “image size” ............................................... 10
Flash – On using the flash ............................................................................... 11

Identifying parts.......................................................................................12

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................14

Changing the screen display ...................................................................18

Using the internal memory ......................................................................19

Using the mode dial.................................................................................20

Shooting images (Auto Adjustment mode) ..............................................21

Shooting still images (Scene Selection mode) ........................................26

Shooting still images (High Sensitivity mode) .........................................29

Viewing images .......................................................................................30

Deleting images.......................................................................................32

Using menu items....................................................................................34

Menu items..............................................................................................35

Shooting menu ........................................................................................36

Scene Selection: Selecting the Scene Selection
Image Size: Selecting the Image Size
Flash: Flash setting
SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode
Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject
REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method
EV: Adjusting the light intensity
ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity
Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode
Focus: Changing the Focus method
White Balance: Adjusting the color tones
Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light
Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function
Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Basic Operations

Using the menu