Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 User Manual

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Page 1: User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Before Use
Using the wrist strap Using the internal memory Viewing images on a TV Using the internal memory Using with your computer Using the In-Camera guide Printing In-Camera Guide (DSC-W730) Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 3: Confirming The Operation Method
Using MENU items (Shooting) Viewing Using MENU items (Viewing) Useful shooting functions Changing camera settings Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 4: Shooting
List of mode switch functions REC Mode Viewing images on a TV Intelligent Auto Using with your computer Program Auto Printing Picture Effect Scene Selection Troubleshooting Shooting panoramic images Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 5: Viewing
Useful viewing functions Deleting images Viewing movies Changing settings Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Viewing panorama images Using with your computer Scrolling panoramic images for display Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 6: Useful Shooting Functions
Troubleshooting Color hue Precautions/About this camera Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect Contents list Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Exposure Compensation White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings Scene Recognition (DSC-W730)
Page 7: Useful Viewing Functions
Beauty Effect Useful viewing functions Retouch Delete Changing settings Slideshow Viewing images on a TV View Mode (DSC-W730) Using with your computer Protect Print (DPOF) Printing Rotate Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 8: Changing Settings
Panel Brightness Troubleshooting Language Setting Precautions/About this camera Display color Demo Mode (DSC-W730) Contents list Initialize Function Guide Display Setting (DSC-W710) Video Out USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music (DSC-W730) Empty Music (DSC-W730) Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Power Save...
Page 9: Viewing Images On A Tv
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 10: Using With Your Computer
Viewing images on a TV Connecting the camera to the computer Using with your computer Importing images to a computer Printing Disconnecting the camera from the computer Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 11: Printing
Printing still images Shooting Printing still images Back to top Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Using with your computer Printing Others Printing Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display (DSC-W730) Precautions/About this camera Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Contents list Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 13: Precautions/About This Camera
Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Troubleshooting Using the camera abroad Precautions/About this camera On TV color systems Contents list About this camera Carl Zeiss lens (DSC-W730) License (DSC-W730) Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 14 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Confirming the operation method Before Use Shooting How to use this User Guide Viewing How to use this User Guide Useful shooting functions Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Useful viewing functions Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen...
Page 15 Movie shooting scene Panorama Shooting Scene Easy Mode Color hue Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Exposure Compensation White Balance Focus Metering Mode Cont. Shooting Settings...
Page 16 Main Settings Beep Volume (DSC-W710) Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode (DSC-W730) Initialize Function Guide Display Setting (DSC-W710) Video Out USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music (DSC-W730) Empty Music (DSC-W730) Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Power Save...
Page 17 Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Back to top Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Back to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment...
Page 18 Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens (DSC-W730) License (DSC-W730) Trademarks Trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 19: How To Use This User Guide
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Confirming the operation method Selecting a topic to display Shooting Searching a topic by keyword Viewing...
Page 20 Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Page 21 Operate the camera in the order indicated. Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 22: Names Of Parts
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Confirming the operation method DSC-W730: Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV...
Page 23 MENU off: Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Access lamp Memory card slot Tripod socket hole Speaker Battery/Memory card cover USB / A/V OUT terminal DSC-W710: ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button Flash Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Charge lamp Speaker Lens...
Page 24 Hook for wrist strap USB / A/V OUT terminal Control button MENU on: MENU off: MENU button Battery insertion slot Microphone Battery/Memory card cover Battery eject lever Memory card slot Access lamp Tripod socket hole Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 25 DSC-W730. is displayed only for DSC-W710. Image size/Panorama image size/Movie size displayed only for DSC-W730. are displayed only for DSC-W710. Picture Effect Scene Selection (Fireworks) is displayed only for DSC-W730. Shooting mode Scene Recognition icon White Balance...
Page 26 only for DSC-W730. Metering Mode Vibration warning Color hue Extracted Color Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Cont. Shooting Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus Anti Blink (DSC-W730) AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter (DSC-W730) Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value...
Page 27 Database file full/Database file error (DSC-W730) Destination Overheating warning (DSC-W730) AF range finder frame Spot metering cross-hairs List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Battery charge remaining Low battery warning is displayed only for DSC-W730. is displayed only for DSC-W710. Image size/Panorama image...
Page 28 DSC-W730. are displayed only for DSC-W710. Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View mode (DSC-W730) Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2013-1-1 Recorded date/time of the playback image 9:30 AM Display Indication Playback folder Image number/Number of images recorded in selected date...
Page 30: Using The Wrist Strap
Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being Shooting dropped. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 31: Using The Internal Memory
On image data stored in the internal memory Shooting The camera has approximately 27 MB (DSC-W730)/28 MB (DSC-W710) of internal memory. You can Viewing record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
Page 32 Printing Troubleshooting Notes (In-Camera Guide) button is not available in Easy Mode. Precautions/About this camera Depending on the selected functions, the operation guide and details may not be displayed. Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 33: Using The Control Button
Setting), (Self-Timer), (Smile Shutter) and (Flash). Press the control button toward each icon to enter the setup screen for each function. DSC-W710: The following functions are located on the up/down/right/left side of the control button: (Playback), (Delete), (Self-Timer) and (Flash).
Page 34 DSC-W710 Selecting an image to be played back Press the right or left side of the control button to play back the next/previous image. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 35 Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. DSC-W730: Precautions/About this camera Contents list DSC-W710: 4. Press the MENU button to close the Menu screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 36 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3. Select the desired menu item with on the control button. DSC-W730: DSC-W710: 4. Press on the control button. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 37 Troubleshooting 2. Select (Settings) with on the control button, then press to display the setup screen. DSC-W730: Precautions/About this camera Contents list DSC-W710: 3. Select the desired category by using , then press to display the setup screen. DSC-W730: DSC-W710:...
Page 38 [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 39: Shooting Still Images
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator lights. The shortest shooting distance is as follows: DSC-W730: Approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W), 150 cm (4.92 ft) (T) (from the lens) DSC-W710: Approximately 10 cm (0.33 ft) (W), 100 cm (3.28 ft) (T) (from the lens)
Page 40 The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light. Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 41 Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera When the zoom scale exceeds 8× (DSC-W730)/ 5× (DSC-W710), set [Digital Zoom]. [Details] Contents list Notes Zoom is locked to the W side in Sweep Panorama mode.
Page 42: Shooting Movies
(77°F) and camera is set to the factory settings. When shooting stops, you can press the shutter button again to restart shooting. Depending on the temperature when shooting, recording may automatically stop to protect the camera. Related Topic Zoom Movie shooting scene Picture Effect Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 43 Allows you to record movies. Press the shutter button down fully to start recording, and (Movie then press the shutter button again to end recording. Mode) Related Topic Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Shooting panoramic images Shooting movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 44: Rec Mode
Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired (Picture effect. [Details] Effect) Printing (Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [Details] Troubleshooting Selection) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 45: Intelligent Auto
(Move) are displayed on the second line. The camera may recognize both the scene and condition, or just one. Related Topic Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 46: Program Auto
Changing settings Related Topic Viewing images on a TV Functions available for each shooting mode Using with your computer MENU items available for each shooting mode Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 47: Picture Effect
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. Shooting 1.
Page 48 (Movie Mode) is selected: MENU [Movie shooting scene] [Picture Effect] desired mode [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Movie shooting scene] (DSC-W710). Related Topic Color hue Extracted Color Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode...
Page 49: Scene Selection
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Confirming the operation method Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Shooting 1.
Page 50 (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Gourmet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet) Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Page 51 To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. (Fireworks) mode is available only for the DSC-W730. Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 52: Shooting Panoramic Images
3. Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully. Printing DSC-W730: Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list a: This part will not be recorded. DSC-W710: 4. Pan the camera to the end of the guide (A), following the indicator on the screen. DSC-W730:...
Page 53 DSC-W710: Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panoramic shots than moving subjects. Radius as short as possible.
Page 54 [Shooting Direction] select [Right] or [Left]. [Up] and [Down] cannot be selected for [Shooting Direction] when shooting 360 degree panoramic images. (DSC-W710) The image actually recorded may not cover 360 degrees, depending on the subject or the way it is shot.
Page 55 “Files found which were not recognized Import files” will be displayed. To view unregistered images, register them by selecting [OK]. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 56: Playback Zoom
4. Change the zoom scale with the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, W button to zoom out. To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the trimming function. Press MENU [Retouch] [Trimming (Resize)]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 57: Image Index
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Confirming the operation method Displaying images of the desired folder Shooting Viewing images with the Calendar (DSC-W730) Viewing Displays multiple images at the same time. 1.
Page 59 (Delete) button desired mode on the control button Useful viewing functions 3. Press [OK] Changing settings DSC-W710: 2. Press Viewing images on a TV (Delete) on the control button. 3. Select desired mode Using with your computer 4. Press [OK]...
Page 61 Notes You may not be able to play back some movies shot using other cameras. You can adjust the playback volume in MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Volume] (DSC-W710). Related Topic View Mode (DSC-W730) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 62 Starts scrolling playback/pauses scrolling playback on the control button Scrolls images W (zoom) button Displays the whole image Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 63: Functions Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > Functions available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation Functions available for each shooting mode method Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect...
Page 64 Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Self-Timer Face Detection Smile Shutter Tracking focus — (Toy camera) — (Pop Color) — (Partial Color) — (Soft High-key) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 65: Menu Items Available For Each Shooting Mode
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Functions available for each shooting mode > MENU items available for each shooting mode Before Use Confirming the operation MENU items available for each shooting mode method Shooting MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while –...
Page 66: Menu Items
In-Camera Guide (Settings) * In [Advanced Flash] mode, the maximum still image size you can select is [4M]. DSC-W710 Menu items REC Mode Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Picture Effect Easy Mode Color hue Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect...
Page 67: Dsc-W730
*1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity). *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap). DSC-W710...
Page 68 *1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to (High Sensitivity). *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 69: Tracking Focus
When you use the Digital Zoom, the tracking focus function is not available Tracking focus will automatically be canceled when the subject disappears from the screen or has failed to be tracked. Related Topic Face Detection Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 70 Using with your computer Printing Displays the information. Troubleshooting Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed. Precautions/About this camera (Detailed Info) (In playback mode only) Contents list Displays the information. (ON) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 71 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Flash Confirming the operation method 1. Press (Flash) on the control button. Shooting 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Flash to a farther distance by increasing the upper limit value of ISO...
Page 73 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Self-Timer Confirming the operation method Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Shooting 1. Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. Viewing 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Does not use the self-timer.
Page 74 Related Topic Functions available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 75: Smile Shutter
1. Press (Smile Shutter) on the control button. Troubleshooting 2. To stop shooting, press (Smile Shutter) again. Precautions/About this camera DSC-W710: Contents list 1. MENU (Smile Shutter) [On] 2. Wait for a smile to be detected. When a smile is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Page 76 Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. You cannot use the digital zoom function. Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 77: Movie Shooting Scene
Allows you to shoot movies with an original texture according to the desired (Picture Changing settings effect. Effect) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Related Topic Printing Picture Effect Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 78: Panorama Shooting Scene
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image with an original texture according to (Picture Viewing images on a TV the desired effect. Effect) Using with your computer Printing Related Topic Troubleshooting Picture Effect Precautions/About this camera Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 79: Easy Mode
Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot an image. For details, see “Scene Recognition (DSC-W730)”. [Details] For details, see “Scene Recognition” (DSC-W710). [Details] Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) MENU [Still Image Size] on the control button desired Still Image Size mode Select between [Large] or [Small] size.
Page 81: Color Hue
(Magenta hue) Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list It is recommended that you shoot a test image in advance for some subjects. Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 82: Extracted Color
Extracts yellow only. (Yellow) Printing Troubleshooting Notes Precautions/About this camera Images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject. Contents list Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 83: Soft Skin Effect
Using with your computer (High) Printing Troubleshooting Notes The [Soft Skin Effect] may not be visible depending on the subject. Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 84 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Before Use Confirming the operation Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size method Shooting Image size when shooting still images...
Page 85 3 Mbps Shoots an image size suitable for WEB upload. DSC-W710: The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in AVI (Motion JPEG), Approx. 30fps format.
Page 86 Notes A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies. (DSC-W730) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 87 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) Before Use Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) Confirming the operation method Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode.
Page 88: Camera Shake
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Before Use SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Confirming the operation method Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting 1. MENU (SteadyShot) desired mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Does not use anti-blur mode.
Page 89 Notes Time is required for image processing. When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 90: Exposure Compensation
If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 91 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > ISO Before Use Confirming the operation method Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. In Movie mode, [ISO] is fixed Shooting to [Auto].
Page 93: White Balance
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > White Balance Before Use White Balance Confirming the operation method To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode (DSC-W730) Shooting Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if the image color Viewing appears unnatural.
Page 94 Do not shake or strike the camera while [One Push Set] is in progress. When flash mode is set to [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 95 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Focus Before Use Focus Confirming the operation method Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Shooting You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus Viewing mode.
Page 96: Focusing On Subjects Near The Edge Of The Screen
2. When the AE/AF lock indicator (B) stops flashing and remains on, return to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down. Related Topic Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 97: Metering Mode
(Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is Using with your computer strong contrast between the subject and the background. Printing Troubleshooting (Spot) Precautions/About this camera Contents list Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 98 [Focus], [White Balance], and [Exposure Compensation] are adjusted for the first image, and these Contents list settings are also used for the other images. When the internal memory or a memory card is full, the burst stops. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 99 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Before Use Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Confirming the operation method Advanced mode Shooting The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is Viewing detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Page 100: Advanced Mode
If the eyes are closed in both images, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. * Except when the flash strobes/when the shutter speed is slow. Related Topic MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 101: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Using with your computer Notes Printing Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions. Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Smile Shutter Contents list MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 102: Face Detection
Adults and children may not be recognized correctly depending on the conditions (DSC-W730). During Smile Shutter shooting, [Face Detection] is automatically set to [Auto] even if it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Anti Blink (DSC-W730) Tracking focus MENU items available for each shooting mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 103 Depending on shooting conditions, it may not be possible to obtain correction effects. Precautions/About this camera Only [ISO AUTO] or values from [ISO 80] (DSC-W730)/[ISO 100] (DSC-W710) to [ISO 800] can be set for the ISO value when [DRO plus] is set.
Page 104 When the Anti Blink function is set to [Auto] but only images with the subject’s eyes closed are recorded, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed on the screen. Shoot again as necessary. Related Topic Scene Selection Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 105 Using with your computer If you change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Printing Troubleshooting Related Topic Shooting movies Precautions/About this camera MENU items available for each shooting mode Contents list Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 106: Menu Items Available For Each View Mode
(Delete) Precautions/About this camera (Slideshow) Contents list — (View Mode) (Protect) Print (DPOF) — — — (Rotate) (In-Camera Guide) (Settings) DSC-W710: Menu items Memory card Internal Memory (Easy Mode) (Beauty Effect) (Retouch) (Delete) (Slideshow) (Protect) Print (DPOF) — (Rotate) (Settings)
Page 107 Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 108 (if selected) with [All]. MENU Select [Exit Easy Mode] [OK] to exit Easy Mode. Notes When a memory card is inserted in the camera, [View Mode] is set to [Date View] (DSC-W730). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 109: Beauty Effect
To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once and then use the effect on another face. The Beauty Effect may not work properly for some images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 110 Select the area (frame) of the desired image to retouch with the control button MENU. Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate. Notes You cannot retouch the panoramic images or movies. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 111 In Easy Mode, you can select from [1 image] or [All]. When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder (DSC-W730). Related Topics Deleting images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 112 3. Select a desired setting. 4. [Start] 5. Press to end the slideshow. Notes You cannot play back movies or panorama images (DSC-W710). Continuous Playback (DSC-W730) 1. Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2. MENU (Slideshow)
Page 113 Viewing panoramic images during continuous playback The whole panoramic image is displayed for 3 seconds. You can scroll a panoramic image by pressing Slideshow with music (DSC-W730) 1. MENU (Slideshow) [Slideshow with music] on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2.
Page 114 You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer. [Details] Playback Selection (DSC-W710) Selects the group of images to be shown. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order.
Page 115 Related Topic “Music Transfer” (DSC-W730) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 116 (Index) button repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed. Use the control button to select , then select the month you want to display. Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 117 Select the image for which you want to cancel protection, and unlock it by pressing on the control button as the same procedure to protect it. The indicator disappears, and the protection is released. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 118 Select the image to clear the DPOF registration, then press on the control button in the same procedure as when making a mark. The mark disappears and the DPOF registration is cleared. Related Topic Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 119 Protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected, depending on the software. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 120 AF operates with priority on subjects located near the center of the frame. The AF illuminator emits very bright light. Although there is no health hazard, do not look directly into the AF illuminator emitter at close range. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 121: Grid Line
On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Changing settings Off Does not display the grid lines. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 122 Notes Printing The battery power may decrease faster when [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Troubleshooting In Sweep Panorama and Movie Mode, [Disp. Resolution] is set to [High]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 123: 16:9(12M)
Shooting Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 8× (DSC- Viewing W730)/5× (DSC-W710)). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Page 124 Approx. 36× 16:9(2M) Approx. 12× Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 125 [Red Eye Reduction] is set to [Off] in the following situations: When (Night Scene), (High Sensitivity), (Gourmet), (Pet) or (Fireworks) (DSC- W730) mode is selected in Scene Selection. When the Smile Shutter function is activated. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 126 Useful viewing functions Changing settings Auto Sets whether to display the “Blinked eye detected” message. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 127: Write Date
If you shot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed, if you set the camera to superimpose the dates when printing. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 128 Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button. Changing settings Turns off the beep/shutter sound. Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 129 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Volume (DSC-W710) Before Use Volume (DSC-W710) Confirming the operation method You can adjust the sound volume from level 1 to 5 for movie playback. Shooting 1. MENU...
Page 130: Panel Brightness
Viewing images on a TV When the high-temperature indicator ( ) is displayed, the screen may grow dark regardless of the settings. (DSC-W730) [Details] Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 131: Language Setting
1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Language Setting] desired mode Viewing Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 132: Display Color
Useful shooting functions Sets the background color of the screen. White Useful viewing functions Pink Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 133 Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter, but no Precautions/About this camera image is recorded. During a demonstration, if the number of images saved in the internal memory increases, the Contents list camera may automatically delete the images. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 134 Useful shooting functions Notes Useful viewing functions Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing. Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 135: Function Guide
Viewing Useful shooting functions Sets whether to display the function guide. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 136 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display Setting (DSC-W710) Before Use Display Setting (DSC-W710) Confirming the operation method Shooting Displays the information. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (On) Changing settings...
Page 137: Video Out
NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). Changing settings Sets the video output signal to PAL mode (e.g., for Europe, China). Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 138: Usb Connect Setting
When [USB Connect Setting] is set to [PTP/MTP], you cannot export movies to a computer. To export movies to a computer, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 139: Usb Power Supply
On Uses [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Changing settings Off Does not use [USB Power Supply] function when a USB connection is established. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 140: Lun Setting
Viewing images on a TV are not displayed when the camera is connected to a device other than a computer. Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 141 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 142 (Main Settings) [Empty Music] [OK] Useful shooting functions Related Topic Useful viewing functions “Music Transfer” (DSC-W730) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Back to top Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 143 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Before Use Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Confirming the operation method Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Shooting Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Viewing Eye-Fi card with this camera.
Page 145: Power Save
Precautions/About this camera Does not use the Auto power-off function. Contents list Notes The camera does not turn off automatically in the following situations: During slideshow During playing back movies During Eye-Fi connection (DSC-W730) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 146 (Internal Memory Tool) [Format] [OK] Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Notes Note that formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images. Using with your computer Back to top Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 147 When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the camera and shoot Printing images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images (DSC-W730)/9,999 images (DSC-W710) can be stored in one folder. When the Troubleshooting folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is automatically created.
Page 148 You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “ MSDCF” or “ ANV01” as a recording folder (DSC-W730). Using with your computer You cannot select the “100” folder as a recording folder (DSC-W710). Printing You cannot move recorded images to another folder. Troubleshooting Back to top...
Page 149 If a folder contains protected images, images other than protected images are deleted and the folder will remain. Printing If a folder contains files that cannot be played back by the camera, you cannot delete a folder. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 150 A new folder is created on the memory card and all the data will be copied to it. You cannot choose Printing a specific folder and copy images to it. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 151: File Number
Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a Reset file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) Using with your computer Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 152: Area Setting
Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1. Select the area part for [Destination], then press Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2. Press on the control button to select the desired area, then select Summer Time using Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 153 Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Summer Time You can select Summer Time [On]/[Off]. Using with your computer Date & Time You can set the date and time. Printing Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 154 4. Press ON/OFF (Power) button, then set the camera to playback mode. Images shot with the camera appear on the TV. Select the desired image with the control button. Notes When using the camera abroad, it may be necessary to switch [Video Out]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 155: Recommended Computer Environment
Hard Disk (Disk space required for Approximately 500 MB Contents list installation) Display 1,024×768 dots or more DSC-W710: Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista* SP2/Windows 7 OS (pre-installed) SP1/Windows 8 Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is Memory recommended.)
Page 156 (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0). When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 157 Viewing images on a TV Notes Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the Mac to play Using with your computer back images. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 158 Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list DSC-W710: Notes Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen.
Page 159 To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. For Windows 8, select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] menu of “PlayMemories Home.” Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 160 [Download Music], and connect the camera to the computer. Printing For other details, see the help in “Music Transfer”. Troubleshooting Related Topic Precautions/About this camera Download Music (DSC-W730) Contents list Empty Music (DSC-W730) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 161: Software For Mac
Notes Useful shooting functions The available software varies depending on the area. Useful viewing functions Changing settings Back to top Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 162 When connecting the camera to a computer using the dedicated USB cable, power feeding from the computer starts if [USB Power Supply] is set to [On]. ([On] is the default setting.) Related Topic USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 163 Then drag and drop the image file on to the Troubleshooting hard disk icon. Precautions/About this camera Notes Contents list Press MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 164 Mac computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The disconnect icon may not appear when you use a Windows 7 computer. In this case, you can Contents list disconnect the camera from the computer without following the above steps. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 165 Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data. Printing Notes Troubleshooting When you print still images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off. You cannot print panoramic images, depending on the printer. Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 166: If You Have Problems
3. Initialize the settings. Changing settings [Details] 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Viewing images on a TV Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal Using with your computer memory, music files may be checked.
Page 167 DSC-W710: If the lamp flashes, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the battery charger again (until it clicks). If the lamp flashes again, this may indicate a battery pack problem.
Page 168 This happens when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location. Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 169: Cannot Record Images
The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 5 cm (0.16 ft) (W)/150 cm (4.92 ft) (T) (DSC- W730)/10 cm (0.33 ft) (W), 100 cm (3.28 ft) (T) (DSC-W710) from the lens). (Night Scene),...
Page 170: Cannot Select The Face Detection Function
You cannot use the Smart zoom depending on the image size. [Details] You cannot use the digital zoom in the following situations: The Smile Shutter is working. [Self-Timer] is set to [Self-portrait One Person] or [Self-portrait Two People]. Cannot select the Face Detection function. You can select Face Detection only when the focus mode is set to [Multi AF] and the metering mode is set to [Multi].
Page 171: Dots Appear And Remain On The Screen
The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. Set [Cont. Shooting Settings] to [Single Shooting]. [Details] [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (DSC-W730). [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 172: Viewing Images
The image does not appear on the TV. Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of the camera is set to the color system of your [Details] Check whether the connection is correct. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 173: Cannot Import Images
Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”, then play back in Folder view. [Details] Register the image in the Image Database File and play in [Date View]. [Details] DSC-W710: Export them to a folder recognized by the camera, such as “101MSDCF”.
Page 175: Memory Card
Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is Using with your computer inserted into the camera. Printing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 176: Internal Memory
Viewing images on a TV Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal Using with your computer memory. Printing This feature is not available. Troubleshooting Back to top Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 177 Make sure that once the date is inserted, you cannot remove that date from the image. Precautions/About this camera Using “PlayMemories Home”, you can insert the date on still images that have been recorded without Contents list a date. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 178: The Lens Gets Fogged
24 hours or more with the power left off. The date or time is incorrect. The Area Setting is set to a different location than your current location. Change the setting by MENU (Settings) [Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. [Details] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 179 A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera, then turn the power on again. [Details] E:94: There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 180 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media or “Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card or microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster). DSC-W710:...
Page 181 DSC-W730: The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. DSC-W710: The selected folder does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera.
Page 182 1280x720 (Fine) is not supported with this memory card. (DSC-W730) 1280x720 (Standard) is not supported with this memory card. (DSC-W730) 1280x720 is not supported with this memory card. (DSC-W710) For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger.
Page 183 Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. (DSC-W730) When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 184: Situations This Camera Has Difficulty Handling
Background the same color as the subject Tracking focus Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach Shooting panoramic images Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall Shooting panoramic images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 185 Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Confirming the operation method Internal memory and memory card back up Shooting On database files (DSC-W730) Viewing Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying Useful shooting functions On operating temperatures...
Page 186 The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standards established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 187: On The Internal Rechargeable Backup Battery
Insert a charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the Using with your computer power off. Printing Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 188 In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the battery. Remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen. DSC-W730: DSC-W710: A: High B: Low...
Page 189 The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. Compatible battery pack The NP-BN (supplied) or NP-BN1 (sold separately) can be used with this model. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 190 The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Shooting Doing so may cause a malfunction. Also, make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. Viewing If the Charge lamp of the camera flashes during charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again.
Page 191 SDHC memory card SD card SDXC memory card microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSD memory card microSDXC memory card DSC-W710: Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo “Memory Stick Duo” media Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) “Memory Stick Micro”...
Page 192 The following products have been tested and proven to operate with your camera. “Memory Stick Duo” media: up to 64 GB (DSC-W730)/up to 32 GB (DSC-W710) “Memory Stick Micro” media: up to 16 GB SD card: up to 64 GB (DSC-W730)/up to 32 GB (DSC-W710)
Page 193 “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the “Memory Stick Micro” media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 194 Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand. Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Back to top Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 195: Table Of Contents
When the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 99,999, the “>99999” indicator appears. When an image shot with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 196: Dsc-W710
DSC-W730: For [1280x720(Fine)] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 15 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size). DSC-W710: For [1280x720] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 10 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size). Notes (DSC-W730) The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene.
Page 197 You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is [1280x720(Fine)] or [1280x720(Standard)]. Notes (DSC-W710) You cannot record movies to the internal memory when the movie image size is [1280x720]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 198: Using The Camera Abroad
An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. Useful viewing functions Back to top Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 199: On Tv Color Systems
Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. Printing PAL-M system Troubleshooting Brazil Precautions/About this camera PAL-N system Contents list Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 200 Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Back to top Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 201 Precautions/About this camera ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE Contents list HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM On the license of “Music Transfer” MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation...
Page 202 Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Confirming the operation method The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Shooting , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” , “Memory Stick PRO,” Viewing “Memory Stick Duo,” , “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”...

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