Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S930 For details on advanced operations, please read “Cybershot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record [ CAUTION The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S930 Serial No. ______________________________ You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 7 1 Inserting the batteries/“Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) ...................................................................................................................
Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the batteries, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data. • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
1 Inserting the batteries/“Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) ɟ Terminal side ɠ 2 1 Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover With the terminal side facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1 Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in until it clicks. 3 Match +/– and insert. 4 Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover.
[ WARNING Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Check the valid date (month-year) displayed on the batteries. [ To check the remaining battery time Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon.
2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 ɟ Control button z button 2 3 1 Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
Shooting images easily Macro button ɠ Shutter button DISP button Flash button Zoom (W/T) button Mode switch Self-timer button Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1 Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: Select (Still image). Movie: Select (Movie). 2 Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3 Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus.
Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Selecting the shooting mode for still images Press the MENU button and select [Camera], then select the desired mode. [ W/T Using the zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings adjusted automatically. Program Auto Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected.
[ Using the self-timer Press V ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Not using the self-timer : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer When you press the shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. Self-timer lamp [ DISP Changing the screen display Press v (DISP) on the control button.
Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index) button (playback zoom) button MENU button z button Mode switch ɟ Control button (Delete) button 1 Select (Playback) with the mode switch. 2 Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back.
[ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 13). [ When shooting still images A Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program Auto) White balance Burst mode [ When shooting movies Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning [ When playing back • Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting.
B 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder z AE/AF lock REC Standby Recording a movie/Standby a movie ISO400 ISO number • This does not appear when using internal memory. 125 Shutter speed Metering mode F3.5 Aperture value Flash +2.0EV Exposure Value White balance 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame indicator 1.0m Focus preset distance Macro Changing folder ISO400 ISO number +2.0EV Exposure Value 500 Shutter speed F3.
Changing the settings – Menu/Setup MENU button z button ɟɠ Control button 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu. • The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2 Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3 Select a setting with b/B.
For details on the operation 1 page 18 [ To select a Setup item Select (Setup) in step 2 and then press z. Select the item to set with v/V/B, then press z.
For details on the operation 1 page 18 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position, and the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using face detection. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. EV Adjusts Exposure. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity.
For details on the operation 1 page 18 Setup items Main Settings Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB cable.
Enjoying your computer You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM (supplied), you can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP*1 SP3, Windows Vista*2 SP1 Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X (v10.
Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook” “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view it. [ For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy “Handbook.pdf” stored in the [GB] folder to your computer.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view The numbers shown in the following tables assume new batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers shown for images you can record/view are approximations and allow for changing of the “Memory Stick Duo”media as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated in the table depending on the conditions of use.
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the recording mediums. • Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same as the one in the table below, the number of still images and the length of time for movies may be different. • For details on the image size, see page 13. [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Approx.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 21). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 8). • The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 8). • The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again (page 10). • The batteries are discharged.
Precautions [ Do not use/store the camera in the following places • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.7 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 – 19.2 mm (36 – 108 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.9 (W) – 5.4 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent, Flash File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.
Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation; , “Cyber-shot”, “Memory Stick”, , “Memory Stick PRO”, , “Memory Stick Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO Duo”, , “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, , “Memory Stick Micro”, “MagicGate”, • Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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