Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 Instructions

Digital Still Camera
Read This First
DSC-W30/W40/W50
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate
volume) thoroughly, and retain them for future reference.
© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China 2-667-828-11 (1)
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC
(Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable
oil based ink.
Checking the accessories supplied A "Memory Stick Duo" is not
supplied.
• Battery charger BC-CSG (1) • USB cable (1) (DSC-W30/W40)
The camera has its own internal
memory (32 MB), however,
purchase of a "Memory Stick
Duo" is recommended for
• A/V cable (1) (DSC-W30/W40)
shooting more images.
"Memory Stick Duo": you can
use a "Memory Stick Duo"
• Power cord (mains lead) (1)
• Wrist strap (1) (DSC-W30/W50) with your camera.
"Memory Stick": you cannot
• Neck strap (1) (DSC-W40)
use a "Memory Stick" with
• Rechargeable battery pack
your camera.
NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1)
• Soft carrying case (1)
(DSC-W40)
Other memory cards cannot
be used.
• USB, A/V cable for multi-
• For details on "Memory Stick
use terminal (1) (DSC-W50) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot
Duo" t "User's Guide/
application software) (1)
Troubleshooting" (page 95)
• Operating instructions: "Read
This First" (this manual) (1)
• Operating instructions: "User's
Guide/Troubleshooting" (1)
Notes
• Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the camera for the first time.
• The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the
pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright
points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.
• The camera is a precision instrument. Be careful not
Hook
to bump the lens or the LCD screen, and not to apply
force to it. Attach the strap to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped, etc.
• Designed for use with compatible Sony batteries.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
Prepare the battery pack
1
1
1
Insert the battery pack.
Push the battery pack gently until it clicks into place.
3
To wall outlet
(wall socket)
Battery charger
Power cord (mains lead)
2
CHARGE lamp
Connect the power
cord (mains lead).
Light on: Charging
Light off: Completed (Practical charge)
If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour (until it is fully
charged), the charge will last slightly longer.
• Connect the battery charger to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by.
• 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.
• The time required to fully charge the battery pack (supplied) from when it is completely discharged at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F) is approximately 330 min., and the practical charging time is approximately
270 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
4
Insert the charged battery pack.
Battery eject lever
Open the battery/ Insert the battery pack while Close the battery/
"Memory Stick Duo" pressing the battery eject lever "Memory Stick Duo"
cover. with the tip of the battery. cover.
Using the AC Adaptor
You can connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not
supplied). t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 18).
To check the remaining battery time
Press POWER button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen.
Battery
remaining
indicator
Battery
Sufficient Battery half full Battery low, Change the battery with
remaining power recording/ fully charged one, or charge
guidelines remaining playback will the battery. (The warning
stop soon. indicator flashes.)
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining indicator appears.
• The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.
To remove the battery pack
Slide the battery eject lever to pull the battery pack out. Be sure not to drop the battery pack
when pulling it out.
Battery eject lever
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
You can use your camera, the battery charger, and the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in
any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
• Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a
malfunction.
Turn the camera on/set the clock
2
2
1 2
Select . Press the POWER button.
Lighting
3
Set the clock with the control
button.
1
Select the date display format with v/V, then press
z.
Clock Set
2006 / / 12 : 00
1 1
2
Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value
with v/V, then press z.
Clock Set
2006 / 1 / 1 12 : 00
3
Select [OK] with B, then press z.
Clock Set
2006 / 1 / 1 10 : 30
• To cancel, select [Cancel] and press z.
To change the date and time
Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup) screen and perform the procedure in step 3 above.
t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (pages 46 and 55)
On the clock display
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
• If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3-1, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
When turning on the power
• Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
• Do not touch the lens portion as the cover opens and the lens portion extends. Also, do not leave the camera
with the lens portion extended for a long period of time with the power off as this may cause malfunction.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
To turn off the power
Press the POWER button again.
• 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).
Changing the language setting
You can change the screen display to show messages in a specified language. To change the
language setting, press MENU to display the menu screen. Select (Setup) with the control
button, then, select [ A Language] in (Setup1), and select the desired language. t "User's
1
Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 53)
Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not
3
3
supplied)
Terminal side
Labeled side
Insert the "Memory Stick Duo"
all the way in until it clicks.
When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted
The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (32 MB). t "User's Guide/
Troubleshooting" (page 26)
Select the image size for use
4
4
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
AM
Cancel
1 2
Select a mode. Press
Still image:
3
Select the size with v / V.
Select .
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
AM Movie:
Cancel
Select . • The screen above is for still images.
• For movies, select [640(Fine)] ("Memory Stick PRO
Duo" only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
4
Press
OK
AM
complete the setting.
Cancel
button
On still image sizes
For details on the image size t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 15)
The default settings are marked with .
Image size Guidelines
6M Up to A4/8×10"print
1)
3:2 Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
3M Up to 13×18cm/5×7"print
2M Up to 10×15cm/4×6"print
VGA For E-mail
2) 3)
16:9 Display On 16:9 HDTV
1)
Images are recorded in the same 3:2 aspect ratio as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc.
2)
Both edges of the image may be cut off when printing t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 89)
3)
By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy higher quality images.
On the recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies
Recordable number of still images and recordable time of movies vary depending on the image
size selected.
For details on recordable number or time t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 24)
Still images
Maximum number
of recordable
images
• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.
To remove a "Memory Stick Duo"
Access lamp Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover, then push the
"Memory Stick Duo" in once.
When the access lamp is lit
Never remove the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" or turn off
the power. The data may be corrupted.
continued on the reverse
(Image Size).
Up to 10x15cm/4x6"print
Appx. Image Capacity 33pics
Image Size
(Image Size) to
No. of images Printing
Less Fine
More Rough
Movies
Maximum
recordable time