SON3t: Cuber-shot Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-S730 MeMeRY 5TItK ,. shot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up For details on advanced operations, please read "CyberGuide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operatingthe unit, please read this manual thoroughly, midretain it for future reference.
Owner's Record Tile model and serial numbers are lock,ted on file bottom. Record tile serial nunlbcr in the space provided bdow. RetPr to these numbers whencvcr you cull upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S730 Serial No. i D To reduce fire or shock hazard, not expose the unit to rain or moisture. do IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely belk_re operating the appliance, attd keep this manttal for future reference.
Cleaning Unplug tile set IYom tile wall outlet betknv clemling or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemlers or aerosol cleaners. U_ a clofll lightly dampened with water lor cleaning file cxterior of tile sol. long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall oullel and disconnect file antenna or cable sysleln. This will prevent damage to tile sel due to fighming and power-line surges.
Read this first Tile supplied interl_ce cable musl be used with lhe equipmenl in order to comply with tile limils lor a digital dc_, ice pursuanl 1o Subparl B of Part 15 of PCC Rules. Do not expose tile batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, lirc or tile like. This device complies v¢ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Disposal S This with using J " Jl " product has been tested and lound compliant the limits set out in the EMC Directive lbr connection cables shorter than 3 meters of waste (applicable (9.8 lla_t). Union and countries collection batteries European European with separate systems) in the other Attention The electromagnetic liekls m tile specific liequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.
Notes on using yourcamera Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" back up Do not ttlrn oil the camera, relnove the batteries, or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while file access lamp is lit. Otllerwi_, the internal mcmoly data or "Memoly Stick Duo" may be damaged, Be sure to muke a buckup copy to protect your data, Notes on recording/playback • Bel_n'c you start recording, nlake a trial rccoMing to m_Jkesurc tllat tile clmlera is working correctly.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................... 2 Read this first ............................................................................................ 4 Notes on using your camera 6 Getting started .................................................................... .................................................................................
Getting started Checkingthe accessoriessupplied • LR6 (siz__ AA) alkaline batteries (2) • Dedicaled USB cable (1) • Wrist strap ( 1) • CD-ROM • Dedicated A/V cable ([) 'Cyber-shot • Inslmction Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) O Open the battery/"Memory O Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" cover. Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Match +/- and insert. Close the battery/"Memory When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" cover. Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back ima._es usin_ tile internal menlory (approx. 22 MB).
_WARNING Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Cbeck tbe ",','diddate (month-year) displayed on the batteries. _To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and cbeek the time on the LCD screen. Battery re ma ining indicator ,_ Battery remaining guidelines _ Sull]cienl power remaining Battery full ] half J_ ...............
2 Turningthe camera on/setting the clock _]_ Press POWER. 0 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display lorumt with ,it/V. then press 0. 2 Select each item with 4/P" and set the numeric value with A/V. then press 0. 3 Select [OK] with P.'. then press 0. To change the date and time Select [Clock Set] in tile _ (Setup) screen (page 19). When you turn on the power • Unless you set tile clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on.
Shootingimageseasily OSelect a mode Still image (auto Movie: Select H. 0 Hold the camera with the mode dial. adjustnlent nlode): steady, keeping Select _. your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. J Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1 Press attd hold tile shutter buttun AE/AF lock indicator hallM'ay down to focus. The • (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, theindicator sl_lps flashing and remains lit.
M0de dial/Zoom/FlashlMacro/Self-timer/Display/Imagesize Using the mode dial Set the nlode dial to the desired _W/T ftutction. a Auto Adjustment P Allows easy shooting willl tile scllings a@lsted automatic_dly. Program Auto H Allows you to shoot with tile exposure adjusted automatically (bolh the shutler speed and the aperture value). You can Miusl other sellings using tile [/lenlL Movie Allows yo/I to record inovies. ISO High Sensitivity Shoots images wifl/out a flash even in low lighting.
_Using the self-timer Press • (_.)) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. (No indicator):Notusingtireself-timer _0: Settingthe10-seconddelayself-timer _.'2:Settingthe 2-seconddelayself-timer When you press tile shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. lamp DISP Changing the screen display Press • (DISP) on tile control button.
Viewing/deletingimages OPress [_ If you press (Playback). [] when the camera is powered off, the cumera playb+tckmode.To switch to the sllooting mode, press [] OSelect is turned on automatically und set to again. an image with 41111,, on the control button. Movie: • to pl+ty back a movie. (Press • +tgain to stop playback.) Press • to t_,sttbrward, • to rewind. (Press • to return to normal playback.) • You cunnot listen to the audio witl/this camera when a movie is played Ntck.
_To delete images 1 While in index mode an index screen is displayed, press "_ (Delete) and select [Select] with A/V on the control butten, then press •. 2 Select the image you want to delete with A/V/4/P,'. indicator on the selected image. 3 Press _ (Delete). then press • to display the "_ (Delete) 4 Select [OK] with P,'. then press •. To view images on TV Uennect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
Indicators on the screen Each time you press • (DISP) on tile conlrol butlon, tile display changes (page 14). [] Battery remaining AE/AF lock _When shooting still images _H Recording mode White balance ,A -:+:STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) P Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera Playback When shooting movies [ilode mode {, f,SL (_ Flash mode EID Flash charging _.:_:z_ r xl.
[] [] Vibration Macro warning AF range finder frame indicator _-N_ 1,0rn Focus preset distance +2.0EV Exposure 101-0012 Folder-file Bo400 ISO number _ , E::::::::::::::::_:Z , Playback Low battery PictBridge number bar warning connecting Vahle Metering mode Flash [] White balance _ PictBrklge _.'z _ hnage connecting ,A -:._:RWB size Spot metering + cross hairs AF range finder frame _il Recording _ _[, Changing Playback folder folder 500 Shutter F2.
Changingthe settings- Menu/Setup _]_ Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press [] Different 0 items (Playback). are available depending on the position dial and Recording/Playback ol the mode mode, Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with 41/1_on the control button. • [1 fl_e desired • Select an iteln iteln i'_ inviqble, in playback keep mode, pressing and press _/1_ until the iteln appears on the screen. O.
For detailson the operation _ page lg Menu items The available menu items vary depending mode dial pesitien in the shooting mede. on the n]ode setting (shoeting/vie',_ ing), and the Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu COLOR (Color Mode) Changes the vividness [] EV Adjusts (Focus) Changes the focus method. [] (Metering Mode) of the image or adds special Exposure. Selects the metering mode. WB (White Bal) Adjusts the color tones.
For detai/son the operation _ page lg Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Function Guide Displays the description camera. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. of functions when you operate the when using the flash. InternalMemoryTool Format Formats the internal memory. E MemoryStickTool Format Formats the "Memory Stick Duo".
Enjoyingyour computer You can view images shol with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM/supplied), you can et\ioy still images and movies from the camera more than exer. For delails, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied). SupportedOperating Systemsfor USB connectionand application software (supplied) USBconnection ForWindowsusers ForMacintoshusers Windows 2000 Proli:ssional SP4, Windows XP ' SP2, Windows Mac OS 9.11c).21Mac OS X(vl0.1 to v10.
Viewing"Cyber-shotHandbook" "Cyber-shot Hattdbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how tu use tile camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it. For Windows For Macintosh 1 Turn on your computer, and inscrl the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] fulder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] fulder users to your 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. The screen below appears. users 3 computer.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The mHnbers shown in the following tables assume new batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25 >C(77 >F). Tile numbers shown l\_r images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on tile conditions of use.
Number of still images and recordingtime of movies The number of still images attd tile length of time for movies shooting conditions and the recording mediun/s. may wtry depending on the • Even if die capacity of your r_cording media is dm same as dm one in the table below, dm number of still images and tile length of time tbr movies may be ditl_:renl. • For details on tile image size, s_ page 14.
_The approximate recording time of movies The numbers in the table below sho_ rtile approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) 320x240 _:_k50 • Tile aspect ratio ol the nlovie h'ame is 320x240.
Troubleshooting If you experience lrouble wilh ycmr camera, try the following solutions. [ 0 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 0 ] Remove the batteries, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. V I° [° Initialize the settings (page 21). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 1 ] Be aware thai by sending tile camera for repair, you gixe consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 9). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • The batteries are discharged, lnserl new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 9). • The batteries arc dead. Replace them with new ones. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not oper ite the camera for d_out three minutes whih: the power is oil the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (page 11).
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in On operating temperatures the following places • In ml extremely In placcs camera nlay body may become sunlight camera body deti)rmcd, • In a location calncra.
Specifications Camera Design and specifications without notice. arc subject to change [System] Image de_ ice: 7.20 nlnl ( 1/2,5 type) Primary color Total pixel number color CC[Z tilter of camera: Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens: 3x zoom lens f = 5.8 I05 mm when convertcd camera) Expogllre F2.8 (W) control_ Seleclion 17.4 toni 135to a 35 mm still 4.8 (T) A/itolnatic cxposllre, Scene (7 modes) While balance: Fluorescent.
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