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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 User's Manual / Troubleshooting

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  • Page 2 To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION¸ _0 _UCE _IS_ O_ EL_C r_l¢ SHOCK _0 USEn-SEaVIC_AB_E P A_TSI_SlD_. This symbol is intended alert lhe user to the prcsence of uninsulaled "dangewus voltiJge"...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Cleaning For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely belore operating Unplug the set fi'om tile wall oullet belore the appliance, and keep this manual for cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners l_tture reference. or aerosol cleaners. Use *,cloth lightly danlpened Carefully observe all warnings, precautions with water lor cleaning tile exterior ol the set.
  • Page 4 Safety Check Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning Upon completion of any sel_ ice or rep_drs tit tile storm, or when it is lelt unattended and unused lor set, ask tile sel'_,ice tcchniciiul 1o perfi)rnl ro/ithle long periods ol time.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit dit]crent 11()111 lhal 1o which Sony Cuslolner Inlormalion Services Center receiver is connected. 1-800-222-SONY (7669) Consult tile dealer or all experienced radio/TV The number below is lor the FCC related nlzluers technician lor help.
  • Page 6 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a delacbable filse cover, be sum 1o attach lbe filse cover after you change file luse. Never use l]le phlg willlout the filse cover, lfyou should lose file I/lse cover, please conlacl your nearcsl Sony service stalion.

  • Page 7: Notes On Using Your Camera

    Noteson usingyourcamera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be • If you do not intend to use the battery pack lot a hmg time, use up tile existing charge and used(notsupplied) rclnove it ll'()nl your camera, then store it in a The IC recording medium used by this...
  • Page 8 •Do not use file camera near ah)cation that On image data compatibility generates strong radio waves or e mits radialion, The c amera may nol be able lorecord or p lay • This camera contorlns with DCF (Design rule lot Camera File systenl) universal stimdard back properly.
  • Page 9 Forfull useof the digital still camera Get more friendly with your camera • Shoot with yuur lhvorite settings (Prugram auto shooting) page 28 • Ei!joy yuur images using the Slide Show --_ page 31) • Ei!joy various shooting/playback using the menu --_ page 33 •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table ov contents Read this first .................... Notes on using your camera ..............Basic techniques for better images ............Focus Focusing on a subject successfu]]y ........... Exposure Adjusting the light intensity ............Color On the effects of lighting ..............Quality On "image quality"...
  • Page 11 Viewing menu ..................(Folder) o-..v, ( Prolecl DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) D=_= ( Rotale) '_ (Divide) (Selup) Trimming Using Setup items ................Camera 1 ................... AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduclion AF llluminalor Aulo Review Camera 2 ................... STEADY SHOT rimInternal Memory Tool .................
  • Page 12 Enjoying your Windows computer ............Installing the software (supplied) ............Copying images to your computer ............Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") ................Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) ..........Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied) .............

  • Page 13: Basictechniquesfor Better Images

    iDi_,¸ _j_ng !i!_ ihe camera Basictechniquesfor better images This section describes the basics so you e_joy your camera. It tells you how to use VaI'iOHS cilmera f/inctions Stlch mode sx_itch (page 28), tile menus (page 33), and so 017. Press the shutter Press the shmter...

  • Page 14: Exposure Adjusting The Light Intensity

    Shutter speed = Length of time Ihe cmnera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through -- ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure The exposure is automatically set to the = too much light proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Whitish image However.

  • Page 15: Color On The Effects Of Lighting

    Example: The color of an image affected by light sources Incandescent Daylighl Cloudy Fluorescent Reddish Bluish Blue-tinged The ceh)r kmes are ac[jusledauk)matically in the aute adjustnlenl mode. However, you can adjusl color lenes manually with [While Bal] (page 40). and the image is displayed in fine detail. "Image size" is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differm_ces on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time diflcr when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
  • Page 16 Selecting the image size for use (-+ step 4 in "Read ThisFirst'] pixel Many pixels (Fine image quality and Example: Printing in large tile size) up to A?, size pixels (Rough image quality Example: An attached image to be senl by e- small file size) mail...

  • Page 17: Identifyingparts

    Identifyingparts See Ihe pages in parenlheses lur details uf uperatiun. _i_!!{!!!!F_>_ "_" (STEADY SHOT) button (_ step 5 in "Read This First") Shutter buttun stf, p 5 in "R(.ad This First") Mode switch (28) POWER buttuu/POWER lamp (_ step 2 ill "Read This Firrt') LCD screen (23)
  • Page 18 Baltery insertion slot (_ sre]_ 1 in "R_ad This First") Baltery eject le_,er (4 stu_ l in "Read This Fil:ft") Mulli connector (bollom) When using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) (_) To the multi connector (_)To DC IN jack Cable for multi-use •...

  • Page 19: Indicatorsonthe Screen

    Indicatorsonthe screen See Ihe pages in parenlheses lot details of operation. JSO-,_ _'J '_ Camera mode (Scene _._ ,_ Selection) (_ step 5 in When shooting still images "Read This Fi_:st') I,I_B6OminO [;_[_ FINE ,_41 j.._- _ _- ® d vao" 400r_ Camera mode (Program)
  • Page 20 _t:i_ ..........Spot metering cross hair (40) hnage size (_ ste I) 4 itz "Read This Fi_:_t") U_laL% _ ° " AF range finder frame (38) U_'6A _ 9 • _ is displayed only when tile Multi Burst is activated. FINE STD hnage quality (41)
  • Page 21 When playing backstill images 1 irl "Read This First") tC:32:00 Recording mode (28, 42) _la _2 L-;Ia hnage size (_ swp 4 irl "Read This Finest') L-NL-NE_Ia L-%A _9 _[N _NI _2006 9:30AM BACK/NEXT €VOLUME Protect (46) Print order (DPOP) mark (85) When playing back movies...
  • Page 22 PictBridge connecting (82) Histogram (23, 37) • [] appears when histogram _rtm Recording folder (57) display is disabled. • This does not appear when using inlernal memoJy. 2006 Recorded date/time of the IlN, Playback folder (45) 9:30 playback image • This does not appear when _ o_ _0r_ _ _ >_Menu (33) using inlernal memoJy.

  • Page 23: Changingthe Screen Display

    Changingthe screen display • By pressing IF][ (Screen display switch) button Each lime you press lhe [JEll (Screen display longer, ctm increase the LCD backlight. switch) btltton, the display changes • When you set tile histogram display to on, lollows. inlage inRlrmation is displayed...

  • Page 24: Number Of Still Images And Recording Time Of Movies

    • Movies with the size set 1o [640(Fine)] can only be recoMed on a "Memoly Stick PRO Duo". • When images recoMed using earlier Sony models are played back on lhis camera, lhe display may ditlEr Irom lhe actual image size,...

  • Page 25: Whenyoudo Not Havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith The Internal Memory)

    Whenyoudo not havea "Memory Stick Duo" (Recordingwith the internal memory) The camera has 58 MB ef internal memory. This memery is trot removable. Even when there is tto "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory.
  • Page 26 We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the lbllowing methods. To copy (back up) data on a "Memory Stick Duo" Prep:we a "Memor_ Stick Duo" with a capacity of 64 MB or more, then perlorm the procedure explained in [Copy] (page 58).

  • Page 27: Battery Life And Numberof Imagesthat Can Be Recorded/Viewed

    Battery life and numberof imagesthat can be recorded/viewed When viewing still images The tables show the approximate number images that can be recorded/viewed attd the battery life when you shoot images [Normal] mode with the battery pack (supplied) at lull capacity attd at an ambient •...

  • Page 28: Using The Mode Switch

    Using the mode SWitCh Set the mode switch to the desired function. Still image shootingmodes Auto: A utoadjustment mode Allows easy sbooting willa tbe settings a;ljusted stU_ .5 in "Rt.ad This automatically. First" Program:Programautoshooting mode Allows >ou to sboot with tbe exposure a_/justed automatically (both tbe sbutter speed and the aperture value).
  • Page 29 Scene Selection For details _ ,vtU) .5 M "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of flmctions is determined by the camera. (_/: you can select the desired selling) iiiiliiii_i_ ¸;:_::i;_!_iiiiiiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ii_!_!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!!_!i ¸ii "¢...

  • Page 30: Using The Slide Show

    Using tile Slide SllOW By simply pressing _ button, you can enjoy continuous image playback accompanied by effects and music (Slide Show). ÷ (_) Set tile mode switch (_) Press _. (_) Slide show starts. to [_. To adjust the volume of the music Press A/V to a([just the vohmm.
  • Page 31 (g) Selecl _ (Slide) willa ",q/_ on the control button, then press 0. (_) Select the item you want to set with A/V, then select the desired item with _1/1_. (_) Select [Start] with V/l_, then press 0. The slide show starts. If you do not want to start the slide show immediately, press [Cancel].
  • Page 32 & Folder Plays back all Ihe images in tile selected l_lder. Plays back all file images in a 'Memory Stick Due in order. Playsbackimages in a continuous loop. After all the images ha',e been played back, the slide show ends. 3 sec &...

  • Page 33: Using Menu Items

    _/si_g Usingmenuitems {he mem_ ,k/_'/</l,,- button Mode switch FaqL_ _ • button MENUI b:_tttcn n Turn on the power set the mode switch. DilLerent ilems are available depending on the posilion ol lhe mode switch and tile I_ ((%tmera) menu setlings.

  • Page 34: Menu Items

    Menu items Fordetailson the operation_page The available menu ilems vary depending on Ihe mode swilch pesitien. Only Ihe available items are displayed en the screen. (_/ : available) Mode switch position: _ i AutoIPrograml s ce,le I Menu forshooting(page36) I_l (Camera) COLOR (Color Mode) [] (EV) (Focus)
  • Page 35 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 Menufor viewing(page45) i=q (Folder) c-,, (Protect) DPOF (Pnnt) (Slide) ---_ (Resize) [J_=(Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) TrimmingS" _ The operation is limited according 1o lhe Scene mode (page 29). _1_ Available only tot playback zoon_.

  • Page 36: Shooting Menu

    menu Shooting Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 The delhult settings are marked with _. Select the still image camera mode. _ stU) 5 in "Read This First" You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by elTccts. B&W (B & W) Sets the image to monochromatic color Sepia (SEPIA) Sets the image to sepia color...
  • Page 37 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 Manually adjusts the expesure. Toward Toward+ +2.0EV Teward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is automatically delermined by Ihe camera. x}r-20EV Teward : Darkens an image. • For details on timexposure _ page 14 • Tim compensation value can be set in I/3EV increments. •...
  • Page 38 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 You can change the l_cus method. Use the mentt when it is dilgicult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. oo (unlimited distance) Focuses on tile subject using a previously set distance to the subject.
  • Page 39 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 • AF stands lor Auto Focus. • Distance seeing inRmnation in [Focus] is approximalc. If you point tile lens up or down, the error Jncrl2ases. • When you are shoodng movies, [Multi AF] is recommended as the AF works even with a certain amount...
  • Page 40 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 Selects the tnetering triode that sets which part of the suhject to measure to determine the expostlre. Spot (Spot metering) Measures only a part of tile subject. (El) • Tbis flmction is usefl/l when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrasl between the subject and llle background.
  • Page 41 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 Selecls a luminous sensitivity with units of ISO. The larger the immber, the higher sensitivity. 1000 Select a large lmmber when shooting in dark locations shooting a su[_jecl moving al high speed, or select a small nulnber to oblain high image qualhy.
  • Page 42 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the shutter butlon. MultiBurst(t_) Records 16 frames in succession as a still image file when you press tile shutter button. • This is convenient lor cbecking your lorm in sports, lor example, •...
  • Page 43 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 On the [Burst] • Tim l'lasl_ is set to _ (Flash Iorced off). • When recording with tim self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording intep.'al is approximatcly 0.92 second.
  • Page 44 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 Atljusts the amount of flash light. + (_+) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal - (_-) Toward : Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode _ vt_']_ 5 in "R_gzd Thiv ['i_vl" •...

  • Page 45: Viewingmenu

    Viewingmenu For detailson the operation_ page 33 The defaull sellings are marked with _. Selecls the folder centaining the image you ',vanl to play back when using the camera v¢ilh "Memery Stick Duo". Cancel See the follewing Cancels Ihe selectien. l_rocedu re.
  • Page 46 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 Protects images against accidental erasure. Protect (o",1) Exit See Ihe following procedure. Exils Ihe Protection lkmclion. Toprotectimages in single-image mode (_) Display the image you _ant to protect. @ Press MENU to disphLvtile menu. @ Select [o-.._](Protect) with 41/1_on the control button, Ihen press 0. The image is protected and the _ (protect) indicator appears on the image.
  • Page 47 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 To cancel the protection In single-image mode Press • in step (_) or (_) of"To protect images in singleqmage mode." In index mode Selecl Ihe image for which wanl Io remove proteclion in slep (_) of "To prolecl images index mode."...
  • Page 48 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 (_) Display the image you want to resize. @ Press MENU to disph,y tile menu. (_) Select [_] (Resize/with _111_ on the control button, then press 0. (_) Select the desired size with A/V, Ihen press 0. The resized image is recorded in the recording folder as the nex_estfile.
  • Page 49 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 33 Example: Cuttinga movie numbered 101 0002 This section describes an example ol dividing a movie mmlbered 101_0002 and deleting it in the following file configuration. 0001 0003 0002 Cutting scene A. 0002 Divide 1010002 is divided into 101 0004 0005.
  • Page 50 Fordetailson the operation_ page 33 (_) Press • al the desired culling point. • Wfien you want tit adjust the cutting point, select [_ltl/llll_] (fi-ame rewind/forward) and a(liust the cutfillg point rising "/W. • If you want 1o change tile cutting point, select [Cancel]. The movie SialIS again. [OKI (_) Selecl with ,Ik/V, and press •.

  • Page 51: Usingsetupitems

    UsingSetupitems You can cb:mge the default settings using Ihe Setup screen. Mode switch [_ l_l _L_ i!!iiii!ii!ii!iiiiiiii!iliiiiiiiiiiiii ii ii; ! • button MoENrU, bolt t t t °nl Turn on the power. Press MENU to display the menu. 3 After pressing I_ on the control button, go to the _ (Setup) setting, then press I_ again.

  • Page 52: Camera 1

    a camera For detailson the operation_page The default setlings are marked with _. Selects the auto fl_cus operation mode. Single (S AF) & Automatically a(1]uststhe focus when the slmtter button is pressed and held hall\_ ay down. This mode is useful lbr shooting stationary subjects.
  • Page 53 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page 51 • When you press tile zoonl button, tile zoom scaling indicator appears as follows, W side of this line is tile optical zoom area, wc::::::::xx:_r tile T side is tile digilal zoom area :<2.5 Zoom scaling indicator •...
  • Page 54 Fordetailson the operation_ page 51 The AF illuminatur supplies fill light to focus more easily on a suhject in dark surroundiugs. The AF illumiuator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter butt(m is pressed halB,vay, until the focus is locked.

  • Page 55: Camera2

    Camera2 Fordetai/sonthe operation_ page51 The defaull sellings are marked wilh _. Selects the :mti-blur mode. Shooting Activates the anti-bhlr function x_hen pressing the shutter button half_x ay down. Continuous Always activates the anti-blur flmction. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject.

  • Page 56: Riminternal Memory Tool

    Internal Memory Tool Fo, details o, the operation _ page 51 This itmn does not appear when a "Memory Slick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The dehmlt settings are marked with _. Formats the internal memory. • Note lhal lormalting irrevocably erases all dala inthe internal memory, including even protected images. t See Ihe following procedure.

  • Page 57: Memorystick Tool

    MemoryStick Tool Fordetailsonthe operation_page 51 Tiffs ilem appears only when a "Memory Stick Duo" is inserted in the camera. The defaull sellings are marked with _. Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". A commercially available "Memory Stick Duo" is already formatted, attd can be used immediately.
  • Page 58 Fordetailson the operation_ page 51 Changes the folder currently used lk)r recording images. See file following procedure. Cancel Cancels changing the recording folder. (_) Selecl [OK] with • on tile control bullon, then press 0. Tile fokler seleclion screen appears. Select REC.

  • Page 59: Setup1

    Setup1 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page51 The defaull sellings are marked wilh _. Duwnluads the nmsic to be played for the Slide show. See pages 32.77 and 79. If you cannot play back a Music file for the Slide Show. the Music file might be corrupted. If this happens, perlorm [Format Music].
  • Page 60 Fordetailson the operation_ page 51 Initializes the setting to the default setting. t See Ihe following procedure. Cancel Cancels Ihe reselting. (!) Select [OK] with • on the control button, then press 0. The message "Initialize all settings Ready?" appears. (_) Select IOKI with •, then press 0.

  • Page 61: Setup2

    Setup2 Fordetailsonthe operation_ page51 The defaull sellings are marked wilh _. Selects the method used to assign file immbers to images. ¢Y Series Assigns n umbers t o filesin sequence e veniftherecording folder or the "Memory Stick Duo" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick Duo"...
  • Page 62 Fordetailson the operation_ page 51 Sets the vide() signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. Difli:rent countries and regions use difli:rent TV color systems. If you want to view images on a TV screen, check page 88 123r t he TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 63: Enjoying Yourwindowscomputer

    Enjoying yourWindowscomputer For details on using a Macinlosh compuler, • Viewing images saved on your computer • Viewing photos organized by date • Editing images • Adding/changing Music using "Music Transfer" Printing images...
  • Page 64 Additional information on this product CPU/Memory: Pentium 1II 500 MHz or and answers to frequently asked faster, 128 MB of RAM or more questions can be found at the Sony (Recommended: Pentium II1 800 MHz or Customer Support Website.

  • Page 65: Installingthe Software (Supplied)

    Installingthe software (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) H. Follow the instructions on the using the lollowing procedure. • When using Windows 2000/Me, do not connect screen to complete the lhe camera to lhe computer belore installation, installation, • In Windows 2000/XP. log on as Administrator. When the resl:u'ling confirmation •...

  • Page 66: Copyingimagesto Your Computer

    Copyingimagesto your computer This section describes the process using a Windows computer as att example. *" Insert the sufficiently charged You can copy images fi'om the camera to battery pack in the camera, or your computer as lollows. connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC For a computer with a Memory Stick slot...
  • Page 67 Set the mode switch to [_, then Set the switch on the cable turn on the camera and the multi-use terminal to "CAMERA". computer. • Wi(h Windows XP, tile AmoPlay wizard appears on the desktop. "USB Mode Mass Storage" appears on the screen of the canmra.
  • Page 68 Select a name and destination After making a USB connection Stage 2, click [Copy pictures to a the images, then click [Next]. folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] _ [OK] as the wizard screen appears automatically the desktop.
  • Page 69 *" Double-click the folder where the Click [Finish]. image files you want to copy are The wizard screen closes. stored. • To continue copying other images, Then, right-click an image file to disconnect the cable ior nmlti-use terminal display the menu and click (page 70).
  • Page 70 [My Documenlsl on lhe Double-click here desktop. @ Click _ (Sony DSC)_ [Slop]. @ Confirm the de', ice on the confirmation window, then click [OKI. @ Click [OK]. The device is disconnected. • Step 4 is unnecessary lot Windows XR...
  • Page 71 Folder containing image data recorded using this camera When no nm_ foklers are created, there are folders as follows: "Memo W Stick Duo'_; "101M SDCF" only Internal nlemory;"101 SONY'only • YOII canllO[ record illly images "100MSDCF' lolder. The inlages in these lolders arc available only lbr viewing.

  • Page 72: Viewing Image Files Stored On A Computer With Your Camera (Using A "Memory Stick Duo")

    "Memory Stick Duo". @Double-click [Removable Disk[ or • Stcp 1 is nol necessary if lbe file name sel wilh [Sony MemoryStick] in [My yOlll"canlera tlas not been ctlanged. Computer]. • You may be unable to play back some images...

  • Page 73: Usingthe "Cyber-Shot Viewer" (Supplied)

    [Cyber-shol Viewerl _ [Toolsl _ [Media [Programs] (in Windows XP. JAil Check Tooll. Programs]) --+ [Sony Picture Utility] [Help] --+ [Cyber-shut Viewer]. Connect the camera to your computer with the cable for multi- use terminal. After the camera is automatically Startingthe "Cyher-shot Viewer"...
  • Page 74 Import the images. Viewing images in "Viewed folders" arranged by shooting To start importiug images, click tim date on a calendar [Imporl] button. (!)Click Ihe [Calendar] lab. Years when images were shol are listed. (_)Click Ihe year. hnages shol that year are displa5 ed, arranged on Ihe calendar by shooting...
  • Page 75 Hour display screen _1" Displaying images in full-screen mode To display a slide show of current images in fltll-scrcen mode, click the _ button. ii¸¸¸ _ _!!_!;_ !ii_ • To list images lron_ a particular year or l/lonth, click thai period on tile lel_ ol tile screen.
  • Page 76 In this case, update the database. (_) Click [Start] --+ [Settings] --+ [Control Panel]. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. (For Windows XP, click [start] --+ [Control Panel], then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].) @ Select [Sony Picture Utilily] and click [Change/Remove] (lbr Windows XP, [Remove]) to uninstalh...

  • Page 77: Usingthe "Music Transfer"(Supplied)

    Usingthe "Music Transfer"(supplied) • To restore the music presel at the faclury You can change the Music files that arc Io the camera: preset at the l't_ctory with desired Music files using "Music Trauslcr" in the CD- ROM (supplied). Also, yuu can delete or (_) Perform [Format Music] (page 59).

  • Page 78: Using Your Macintosh Computer

    Using your Macintoslz computer • There ar_ tluce modes fl)r a USB COlllleclion You can copy images to your Macintosh when connecting a conlputer, [Auto] (delmflt computer. setting). [MiJss Ston,gel and [PTPI modes. This • "Cyber-sllot Viewer" is not compatible with section describes tile [Amol and [Mass Storagel Macintosh...
  • Page 79 Additional information on this product nlenlory and answers to frequently asked • Turning tile canlera questions can be found at the Sony Customer Support Website. Draganddrop thedriveiconor the http://www.sony.net/ icon of the "Memory Stick Duo" to the "Trash" icon.

  • Page 80: Howto Print Still Images

    P_tt_g stt# _m_ges_ Howto print still images When you prinl images shol in [ 16:9] mode. both Printing directly using a PmtBr=dge comphant printer (page 81) Printing directly using Stick" corn You can print images with a "Memory Slick" cumplianl printer.

  • Page 81: Printingimagesdirectly Usinga Pictbridge Compliantprinter

    Printingimagesdirectly usinga PictBridge compliantprinter Even if you do not have a computer, can print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera directl_ to a Prepare the camera to connect it to the printer PictBridge compliant printer. with the cable for multi-use terminal.
  • Page 82 Turn on your camera and the printer. After the connection is made, Connect the camera to the the 4"_ indicator appears. printer. The camera is set to playback mode. then an image and the prinl menu appear on Ihe screen. Regardless of what the mode switch is set to, the print menu appears when you complete Slage 2.
  • Page 83 [This image] Select [OK] with V/I_, then press Prints :1 displayed inmge. • If you select [This imagel and set [Indexl to IOn] in slep 2, you ctln print a sel of the The image is printed. same images as an index image. •...
  • Page 84 [Select] Selects images and prints all the selected images. Select the image you want to print with A/ V/.q/,, then press • to display the V' mark. (Repeat this procedure to select other images.) Then, press MENU. [DPOF image] Prints all tile images _ith a _ (Print order) mark regardless of the displayed image.

  • Page 85: Printingat A Shop

    Printingat a shop You can take a "Memory Stick Duo" 7iif!i117i iii17!!i! !i!!! containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to the DPOF, you can make a _¢...
  • Page 86 To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in step 8, then press 0. To remove the mark in index mode Display the index screen (_ step Select the images frena which you want te 6 in "Read This First"). remove Ihe mark in slep 5, then press O.

  • Page 87: Viewing Imageson A Tv Screen

    O_mwdiW yo_ camer_ _o yourTI/ Viewing imageson a TV screen You can view images on a TV screen by' • O Turn on the TV and set the TV/ C( nneclinb tlle c0_mera 11 a WV. video input switch to "video." Turn ofl bolh your camera and the TV •...
  • Page 88 OnTVcolorsystems If _ou w:mt to view images on _ TV screen. you need a TV with a video input jack and the cane li_r multi-use terminah The color systmn of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. Check the Iollowing lists lbr the TV color systmn of the country or region where the camera is used.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Checkthe items on pages 90 to 100. I1 a code such as "(/E:[:][:]:[:][]" appears on the screen, see page lOl. Removethe batterypack, and insert the batterypackagain after aboutone minute, a ndturnonthe power.
  • Page 90 battery pack cannot be installed. • As you insert tile bi,ttery pack, use the tip of the bi,ttery pack to push the battery _ject lex er toward the bottom of tile camera (--_ .st_ 7 ) 1 bz "Read Ttds First "). •...
  • Page 91 Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 24, 25). If it is full, do one of tile following: Delete unnecessary images (_ step 6 h_ "Read This First '). Change the 'Memory Stick Duo".
  • Page 92 Smart zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to ISmartl(page 52). • This filnction cannot be used when: Tile image size is set to [7M] or [3:2]. Shooting in Multi Burst mode. Shooting movies. The flash does not work. •...
  • Page 93 The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted sul2iect in a dark location such as on a stage. Adjust the exposure (page 37). • The brightness of the screen is too bright. Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight (page 23).
  • Page 94 The date and time are not displayed. • IE3l (Screen display switch) button is turned off (page 23). The image appears rough right after playback starts. • The image may appear rough right afler playback starts due to image processing. This is not a malfimction.
  • Page 95 --_ [Device Manager]. • For Windows Me, click the [Device Mmlager] tab. The _Device Manager" appears. 3 Right-click [_' Sony DSC], then click [Uninstall] [OK]. The device is deleted. 4 lnstall the soflware (page 65). A USB driver is also installed.
  • Page 96 You cannot copy images. • Connect tile camera alld yo/ir computer correctly making a USB connection (page 67). • Follow tile designated copy procedure for your OS (pages 67, 78). • When you shoot images with a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by a computer, you may not be able to copy the images to a computer.
  • Page 97 "Memory Stick PRO Duo". Users of computers and card readers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those mantll.lct/irers. • If 'Memory Stick PRO Duo" is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 67, 78).
  • Page 98 Cannot record images using the internal memory. • There is a "Memory Stick Duo" inserted in tile camera. Remove it (_ ateI) 4 irl "Read Thia Firat '). The free capacity of the internal memory does not increase even when you copy the data stored in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick Duo".
  • Page 99 Cannot print images. • ('beck that the camera and the printer are properly connected using the cable for multi=use terminah • Turn on the printer. For fiwther information, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • If you select [Exit] during printing, images may not be printed.
  • Page 100 Your camera does not work. • Use tile type of battery pack you can use _ith tiffs camera (page 106). • Tbe battery le'_el is low (The r_\_ indicator appears). Charge tile battery pack (4 st_7) 1 irl "Read This First '). The power is on, but the camera does not work.

  • Page 101: Warningindicatorsand Messages

    Contact your Sony dealer or local pack, the indicator may flash e_en authorized Sony service lhcility. though there are still 5 to 10 minutes...
  • Page 102 Cannot record Memory Stick locked • The camera cannot record images in the • You :,re using tile "iVlemory Stick Duo" selected fokler. Select a different folder wilh the write-protect switch, and the (page 58). switch is set to the LOCK position.
  • Page 103 Enable printer to connect Processing • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], • The printer is c:mceling the current print howLwer Ciltlleltl is connected to a job. You cannot print until it is finished. non-PictBridge compliant device. This may take time, depending on the Check the device.

  • Page 104: Onthe "Memory Stick

    0_8_ Onthe "Memory Stick" Noteson usinga "Memory Stick Duo" A "Mmnory Stick" is a compact, purtable (notsupplied) IC recording medium. The types of "Mmnory Stick" that can be used with this • You cannot record, edit or delete images il you camera are listed in the table below.
  • Page 105 •Do not use or slorc tile "Memory Stick Duo" under the _tllowing condilions: High temperature localions such as lhe hot inlerior of a car parked in direct sunlight Locations exposed to direct sunligbl Hulnid locations or locations wilh corrosive subslances presenl Noteson usingthe Memory Stick Duo Adaptor ( notsupplied)

  • Page 106: On The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Ontile "InIOLITHIUM" battery pack On the remaining batterytime This camera requires an "InlbLITHIUM" indicator battery pack (R type). Tile power may go oil although tile battcly remaining indicator shows there is enough power InfoLITHIUM to opel:ale. Use lhe baltery pack up and charge tile _vp_ battery pack hdly again so that tile indication on bauery...

  • Page 107: Onthe Battery Charger

    Onthe battery charger Onthehatterycharger • Do not charge any other battery pack except Sony "lnloLITHIUM" battery packs in tile battm T charger supplied with your camera, Batteries other fllan tile specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them.

  • Page 108: Precautions

    Precautions @ Do not use/storethe camera in the @Onoperatingtemperatures following places Your cmnera is designed 1oruse under tile temperaturcs between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and • In an extremely hot, dly or humid place 104°F). Shooting in extrcnlely cold or hot places In places such as in a car pm'ked in tile sun, lhe lhal exceed lhis range is not rccomnlended.
  • Page 109 _ Ontheinternalrechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable hatte]y tor maintaining tile date and tilne and other settings regardless ol whether tile power is on or off. This rechargeable baltely is continually charged tIs long as you al'e using tile caHlera.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications Camera [Power, general] Power Rechargeable ballely pack NP- [System] FRI, 3.6 V hnage device 7.20 rain (1/2.5 type) color AC'-LS5K A(+"Adaptor (not CCD, Prilnmy color filter supplied). 4.2 V Total pixel number of camera Power consumplion (during shooting) Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Operaling temperature Approx.
  • Page 111 BC-CS3 battery charger Po,,v e r rcquilelnents AC 100 lw 240 V, 50/60 3.2 W Oulput voltage DC 4.2 V, 500 mA Operating temperalure 0 to 40°C (32 to I04°F) Storage telnperal 20 1o +60°C (_J, to +I40°F) Dimensions Approx. 66×23×91 (2 5/8x29/32×3 5/8 inches)
  • Page 112 Index Beach mode Copy ........-...+ vlU_ 5 in "Read Yhiv Copying images to your AC Adaptor......Fi; _f " computer ....... Beep ........Create REC. Folder ....Fi;;ll " _lU) 5 in "R{ad Thi_ Cyber-shot Viewer ....Accessories supplied F'ir _t "...
  • Page 113 Menu ........Flash Level ......Internal me moly' ....Items ......Flash mode Internal Memory Tool ..Shooting ......36 slep 5 in "R_ad Thil Internal rechargeable Fi; _t " battery ......Viewing ......45 Fluorescent ......Inlerval ......... Metering Mode ..... 40 Focus .......
  • Page 114 Precamions ......Spot metering cross hairs ,,.,.40 Sepia ........Standard ........ Set the clock Precision digital zoom .._IU_ 2 in "Rend Thi_ STEADY SHOT ....55 Pressing hall\vay down ..Figgt" _rep 5 in "Read Thi_ Setup ......44, 50, 51 Fif;ll"...
  • Page 115 White balance ....... Windows computer ....Recolnll]ell(le(J environment ....Wrist strap in "Re_d Thi_ FTt _t " Write-protect switch ... Zooln -...+ _t_p 5 in "Redid Thiv First"...
  • Page 116 Trademarks • CybED..shot is a trademark ol Sony Corporation. • "Memo W Stick", _,, "Memory Stick PRO", MEMDRY ST|EK PRO, "Memory Stick Duo", MEMORYSTIEK DUll, "Memo U Stick PRO Duo", MEMORYSTIEK PRo DuO, "MagicGate', and MZ_.G|CG_XTIE are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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