Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S5000 User manual

DSC-S5000
4-417-244-61(2)
DSC-S5000
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DSC-S5000
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The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)
• Dedicated USB cable (1) (Sony Corporation 1-834-311-)
• Wrist strap (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
English
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot
User Guide”)
“Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for
in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the
support page.
• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-S5000
Serial No. _____________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
[Regulatory Information
[CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-S5000
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 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
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[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.
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:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– 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.
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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[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 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).
[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.
[Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
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.
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[Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
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.
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.
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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AON/OFF (Power) button
BShutter button
CON/OFF (Power) lamp
DSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp
ELens
FSpeaker
GFlash
HLCD screen
I(Playback) button
JControl button
MENU on: v/V/b/B/z
MENU off: DISP/ / / /
Tracking focus
KMENU button
LAccess lamp
M/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
NUSB / A/V OUT jack
OHook for wrist strap
PMode switch: (Still image)/
(Sweep Panorama)/
(Movie)
QFor shooting: W/T (Zoom)
button
For viewing: (Playback
zoom) button/ (Index) button
RBattery/memory card cover
STripod receptacle
• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure the camera, and damage to
the camera may occur.
TMicrophone
UBattery insertion slot
VMemory card slot
Identifying parts

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x Memory cards that you can use
Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold
separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3Match +/– and insert the batteries.
4Close the cover.
Memory Card For still images For movies
A
Memory Stick PRO Duo aa
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa
Memory Stick Duo a—
BMemory Stick Micro (M2) aa
CSD memory card aa(Class 2 or faster)
SDHC memory card aa(Class 2 or faster)
DmicroSD memory card aa(Class 2 or faster)
microSDHC memory card aa(Class 2 or faster)
Ensure the notched corner faces correctly.

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In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as
followings:
A: “Memory Stick Duo” media
B: “Memory Stick Micro” media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
• When using “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory cards with this
camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.
x To remove the memory card/batteries
Memory card: Push the memory card in once.
Batteries: Be sure not to drop the batteries.
• Never open the battery/memory card cover or remove the batteries/memory card
when the access lamp (page 7) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the
memory card/internal memory.
x Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera
In the table below, aindicates the battery can be used, while — indicates the
one cannot be used.
* Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are
caused by the nature of the battery.
Note
Note
Battery type Supplied Supported Rechargeable
LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries aa—
HR15/51: HR6 (size AA)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
—aa
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel
Primary batteries —a—
Lithium batteries* — — —
Manganese batteries* — — —
Ni-Cd batteries* — — —

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x Battery life and number of images you can record/
view
• The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when
shooting with new batteries. The number may be less depending on the
circumstances.
• The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following
conditions:
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately).
– New batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard,
and is for shooting under the following conditions.
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– [SteadyShot] is set to [Off].
– [Panel Brightness] is set to [3].
– 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 battery life for movies is when shooting under the following conditions:
– Recording mode: VGA
– When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 19), press the shutter
button down again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom
do not operate.
• The values shown for alkaline battery are based on commercial norms, and do not
apply to all alkaline batteries in all conditions. The values may vary, depending on
the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc.
Battery life (min.) Number of Images
Shooting still images Approx. 95 Approx. 190
Viewing still images Approx. 380 Approx. 7600
Shooting movies Approx. 162 —
Notes

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Setting the clock
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power)
button for the first time.
• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Select a desired language.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the
on-screen instructions, then press z.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and
[Date & Time], then press [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Operate following the instructions on the screen.
Select items: v/V/b/B
Set: z
Control button
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the
way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the
recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the zindicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
• You can zoom by pressing the W/T (zoom) button before shooting.
2Press the shutter button fully down again to stop
recording.
Note
Mode switch
Shutter button
W/T (Zoom)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Still image
: Sweep Panorama
: Movie

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x Selecting next/previous image
Select an image with B(next)/b(previous) on the control button. Press zin
the center of the control button to view movies.
x Deleting an image
1Press / (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with von the control button, then press z.
x Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
Viewing images
1Press the (Playback) button.
/ (Delete)
Control button
(Playback)
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
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This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the
camera’s functions according to your needs.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select an item whose description you want to view, then
press the / (In-Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the selected function is displayed.
• You can search for a function by key word(s) or icon, by pressing the
/ (In-Camera Guide) button when MENU is not displayed.
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Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the
control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a
Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While
displaying the guide, try the other functions.
x Control button
DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.
(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
(Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.
(Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
z(Tracking focus): Allows you to continue to focus on a subject even if the
subject moves.
x Menu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
REC Mode Select recording mode.
Picture Effect Shoot still images with an original texture according to
the desired effect.
Scene Selection Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions.
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image
Size/Movie Size
Select the image size for still images, panoramic images
or movie files.
Color hue Set the color hue when [Toy camera] is selected in
Picture Effect.
MENU
Control
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Extracted Color Select the color to extract when [Partial Color] is
selected in Picture Effect.
SteadyShot Select the anti-blur mode.
Cont. Shooting
Settings
Select single-image mode or burst mode.
EV Adjust the exposure manually.
ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.
White Balance Adjust color tones of an image.
Focus Select the focus method.
Metering Mode Select the metering mode that sets which part of the
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
Smile Detection
Sensitivity
Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting
smiles.
Face Detection Sets the Face Detection.
DRO Set DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast
and improve the image quality.
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Viewing
x Setting items
If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback,
(Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default
settings on the (Settings) screen.
* If a memory card is not inserted, (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and
only [Format] can be selected.
Easy Mode Set the text-size increases and all indicators become
easier to see.
Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback.
Retouch Retouch an image using various effects.
Delete Delete an image.
Protect Protect the images.
Print (DPOF) Add a print order mark to a still image.
Rotate Rotate a still image to the left.
In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
Shooting Settings
Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye
Reduction/Write Date
Main Settings
Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
Eco Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB
Connect Setting/LUN Setting
Memory Card Tool*
Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete
REC.Folder/Copy/File Number
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Using the embedded software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import
recorded images to a computer, and edit or process them.
You can record/play back on your camera without installing the software
“PlayMemories Home”.
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac OS. If you play back images
on a Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac.
For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
x Useful functions in “PlayMemories Home”
“PlayMemories Home” provides the below useful features, while enabling a
variety of other functions by connecting to the Internet and installing the
“Expanded Feature”.
• Import and display images recorded with this camera.
• View images in a computer by organizing them by shooting date on a calendar.
• Correct still images (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send images by e-mail, and
change shooting date/time.
• Save and print images with the shooting date inserted.
Install PC application (Windows)
1Connect the camera to a computer.
2[Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t
[PMHOME] tdouble-click [PMHOME.EXE].
3Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
installation.
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The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the
shooting conditions and the memory card.
x Still images
(Units: Images)
x Movies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are
the total times for all movie files. The maximum size of a movie file is up to
approximately 2 GB.
(h (hour), m (minute), s (second))
Number of still images and recordable time of
movies
Capacity
Size
Internal memory Memory card
Approx. 28 MB 2 GB
14M 4 300
VGA 170 11000
16:9(11M) 6 380
Capacity
Size
Internal memory Memory card
Approx. 28 MB 2 GB
VGA 25s 25m
QVGA 1m 1h 15m

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On use and care
Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on recording/playback
• Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is
working correctly.
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a
malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the
malfunction of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
• 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.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• 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 a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly
magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back
images.
• 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 carrying
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.
Notes on using the camera