Owner's Record CAUTION The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in file space provkled below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S930 You are cautioned that an_ changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Serial No.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol indicates on the battery that product the battery shall not be treated By ensuring these you will negative consequences health inappropriate help prevent could waste handling battery staff with should otherwise will help by The to conserve peHnrmance or a permanent an incorporated be replaced and be caused of the battery.
Table of contents Notes on using your camera Getti n g started .................................................................... ................................................................................. Checking the accessories supplied 1 Inserting the batteries/"Memory 7 ......................................................... Stick Duo" media 8 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ............................................. images easily .....................................
Notes on using yourcamera Notes on the LCD screen and lens Internal memory and "Memory Stick Duo" media back up Do not turn ofl Ihe camera, or remove the "Memory the access lamp memory remo`,'e Slick is lit. Otherwise, dala or "Memory be damaged. Be sure prnlecl data.
Gettingstarted Checkingthe accessoriessupplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline balleries (2) • USB cable (1) • Wrist slrap • CD-ROM (1) (1) Cyber-shot application sol:ware "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) (])Open the batteryl"Memory Olnsert the "Memory clicks. Stick Duo" media (sold separately) _)Match +/-and _)Close the batteryl"Memory all the way in until it insert. When there is no "Memory The camera records/plays Batteries Stick Duo" media cover. Stick Duo" media cover. Stick Duo" media inserted back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB).
WARNING Battery may explode Check the valid date or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble (month-year) displayed on the batteries. or dispose of ill fire. To check the remaining battery time Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on and check the time on the LCD Battery screen. _ \ remaining indicator _ _ Battery remaining guidelines Sufficient power remaining _ Battery full halt" i / 1 _ Battery low, recording/ playback will Replace the batteries with new ones, or fully c
2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 0 Press the ON/OFF (power) button. OSet 1 2 the clock Select /supplied), • Midnight the control the date display Select 3 Select • The camera with format button. with A/V, then press 0. each item with ,_/1_ and set the numeric [OK], then press 0. does nol have you can is indicated a fi_alure for superinlposing print or save images as 12:110 AM, dales value with A/V, on images. then press 0. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM wilh 1he date.
Shootingimageseasily _]_Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: Select _a (Still Movie: Select _ (Movie). OHold image). the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. / OShoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to focus. The • (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the shutter button fully down.
Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash/IVlacro/Self-timer/Display/Image size a Selecting the shooting mode for still images Press tile MENU [Camera], button then select and the eas_ adjusted shooting desired with tile settings Program Auto with automatically speed and tile aperture other settings Press • (,_) on tile control until the desired mode using the exposure (both tile shutter value). You can adjust the menu. you to shoot accoring Strobes when (del_tult setting).
<_._Usingthe self-timer Press • (_) on the control repeatedly until the desired selected. _,,To change button mode is Press i_l (Image select the size. the _F_ : Not using the self-timer To turn off the hnage again. ,_3o: Setting the 1O-second delay self-timer _2 : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer For still images When you press tile shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Viewing/deletingimages (])Select (Playback) with the mode switch. OSelect an image with ,/1_ on the control button. Movie: Press • to play back u mnvie. (Press • aguin to stop playbuck.) Press _ to lhst forward, • to rewind. (Press • to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the audin with this camera when a movie is played back. _ To delete images 1 Display the image you want to delete and press the -_ (Delete) button. 2 Select [This image] with _1,, then press O.
_To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press Images] 2 Select with '_/1_ on the control the image button, you want to delete the "@ (Delete) then press with A/V/'_/I_, button and select then press O. The _ mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press • 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select [OK] [Multiple O. again. with A, then press 0.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press • (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 13). [] Battery remaining Low battery When shooting %" _.@ _ca_ still images (_ [_ _s_ _ |_'b i!1"3[] oo ._ _ Image _ @ [2}-e Iso4oo 1_ _a.s÷2.0Ev N¢ _When shooting movies _ _2 White mode (Program balance Burst mode [] Metering _] 1(_ mode Face Detection ((_o_ [(_ SteadyShot Vibration ......................................
[] 12/12 AE/AF lock hnage number/Number of images recorded in selected fokter Standby Recording a movie Changing IS0400 ISO number • This does not appear when using internal memory. 125 Shutter speed Metering F3.5 Aperture Flash +2.
Changingthe settings- Menu/Setup (]) Press the MENU button to display the menu. • Tile menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. • Dilferent items will become visible depending on the selecled mode. OSelect a desired menu item with MY on the control button. • It"the desired item is hidden, keep pressing A/V until die item appears on the screen. _)Select a setting with ,_/1_. • If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing .41/11,_ unlil lhe item appears on lhe screen.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 18 To select a Setup item Select _=_ (Setup) ill step l_ and then press 0. Select the item to set with A/V/I_, then press Function Guide On 0.
For detailson the operation _ 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 EV Adjusts ISO shooting method. Exposure. Selects a luminous sensitivity.
Fordetailson the operation _ page 18 Setup items Main Settings Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate tile camera. Function Guide Displays the description 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.
Enjoyingyourcomputer You call view' images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software ill the CDROM (supplied), you call enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" ill the CD-ROM (supplied). Supported Operating Systems for USB connectionand application software (supplied) For Windows users For Macintosh users USB connection Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP *1 SP3, Windows Vista '2 SPI Mac OS 9.1/9.2/Mac to v10.
_ Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" For Macintosh users "Cyber-shot Handbook" ill the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how' to use the camera 1 ill detail. it. Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdP' stored in the [GB] tblder to your computer. Adobe Reader is required to view For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. After copying is complete, "Handbook.
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and numberof images you can record/view The numbers shown assume new batteries ill the following tables are used at all 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 ill the table depending on the conditions of use.
Numberof still images and rec0rdabletime of movies The number of still images and the length of time for movies shooting conditions and the recording mediums. may vary depending on the • 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 lot movies may be different. • For details on the image size, see page 13.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions, O Checkthe itemsbelow, andreferto "Cyber-shot Handbook"(PDF). 0 Removethe batteries,wait foraboutone minute,re-insertthe batteries,then turnonthe power. v 0 Initializethe settings(page21). O ConsultyourSonydealer or localauthorizedSonyservicefacility. Be aware that by sending the camera internal memory may be checked.
Cannot turn on the camera. • Insert the batteries The correctly (page 8). • The batteries (page 8). are discharged. • The batteries are dead. Replace power turns Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries them with new ones. off suddenly. • It" you do not operate the camera t_r 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 (page 8).
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremel_ In places camera body may cause • Under or humid may become direct sunlight body defk_rmed, subject strong • In sandy and this Be careRd malfi.
Specifications Camera Design without [System] and specifications notice. are subject to change Image de_ice: 7.7 r'glr'gl ( 1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 1(1.3Megapixels Eflective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 3x zoom lens f = 6.4 19.2 mm (36 108 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.9 (W) 5.
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