Sony DSC-T30/B - Cyber-shot Digital Still Camera Read This First

Digital Still Camera
Read This First
DSC-T30
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 Japan 2-675-571-11 (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-CS3 • USB, A/V, DC IN cable for
The camera has its own internal
(1) multi-use terminal (1)
memory (58 MB), however,
purchase of a "Memory Stick
Duo" is recommended for
shooting more images.
"Memory Stick Duo": you
can use a "Memory Stick
Duo" with your camera.
• Rechargeable battery pack • Wrist strap (1)
NP-FR1 (1)/Battery case
(1)
"Memory Stick": you cannot
use a "Memory Stick" with
• CD-ROM (Cyber-shot your camera.
application software) (1)
• Operating instructions: "Read
This First" (this manual) (1)
Other memory cards cannot
• Operating instructions: "User's
be used.
Guide/Troubleshooting" (1)
• For details on "Memory Stick
Duo" t "User's Guide/
Troubleshooting" (page 104)
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, or not to apply
force to it. Attach the wrist strap to prevent the
camera from damage by being dropped, etc.
.
Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be
found in our Customer Support Website.
http://www.sony.net/
Prepare the battery pack
1
1
1 2
Insert the battery pack. Lift out the inlet plug and
connect to the wall outlet
Push the battery pack gently until it clicks
(wall socket).
into place.
Battery charger
CHARGE lamp
Light on: Charging
Plug
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 battery charger 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 350 min., and the practical charging time is approximately
290 min. Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
3
Insert the charged battery pack.
Battery eject lever
Open the battery pack/ Insert the battery pack while Close the battery pack/
"Memory Stick Duo" pressing the battery eject lever "Memory Stick Duo"
cover. with the tip of the battery pack. 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
Open the lens cover or press POWER button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen.
• It takes about one minute until the correct battery remaining
Remaining indicator
time appears.
60min
• The displayed time remaining may not be correct under
certain circumstances.
Remaining time
To remove the battery pack
Open the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" cover and slide the battery eject lever in the
direction of the arrow. Grasp the edges of the battery pack to pull the battery pack out. To avoid
dropping the battery pack, do not hold the camera with the battery slot facing down when the
battery eject lever is out.
Battery eject lever
To use your camera abroad — Power sources
You can use your camera, the battery charger (supplied), 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 . Open the lens cover or
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 / 1 / 1 12 : 00
AM
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
AM
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 51 and 62)
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
• If you do not set the clock, the Clock Set screen will appear every time the camera is turned on.
• The following screen appears when the camera is turned on for the second time or afterwards.
60min 7M
When opening the lens cover
• When opening the lens cover, be careful not to touch the lens.
To turn off the power
Close the lens cover or press the POWER button again.
• If you do not operate the camera for approximately three minutes when it is powered by battery pack, 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 59)
Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not
3
3
supplied)
Terminal 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 (58 MB). t "User's Guide/
Troubleshooting" (page 25)
Select the image size for use
4
4
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
OK
1 2
Select a mode. Press
Cancel
Still image:
3
Select the size with v / V.
Select .
Y/M/D
M/D/Y
D/M/Y
Movie:
OK
Cancel
• The screen above is displayed for still images.
Select .
• For movies, select [640(Fine)] ("Memory Stick PRO
Duo" only), [640(Standard)] or [160].
Y/M/D
M/D/Y 4
Press
D/M/Y
complete the setting.
OK
AM
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
7M Up to A3/11×17" print
1)
3:2 Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio
5M Up to A4/8×10" print
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 3:2 aspect ratio, same 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 98)
3) By using a Memory Stick slot or USB connection, you can enjoy images in higher quality.
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 selected
image size.
For details on recordable number or time t "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (page 24)
Still images Movies
Maximum number of recordable images Maximum recordable time
• The number of recordable images and time can differ according to shooting conditions.
To remove a "Memory Stick Duo"
Access lamp
Open the battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" cover, then
push the "Memory Stick Duo" once.
When the access lamp is lit
Never remove the battery pack/"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