Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-W710/W730 Confirming the operation method User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Table Of Contents Before Use......................................................................................................................................1 How to use this User Guide..............................................................................................18 Selecting a topic to display...................................................................................18 Searching a topic by keyword...............................................................................
Viewing...........................................................................................................................................4 Viewing still images............................................................................................................4 Viewing still images...............................................................................................53 Playback zoom......................................................................................................
Shooting Direction (DSC-W710)...........................................................................82 SteadyShot (DSC-W710)......................................................................................83 Exposure Compensation.......................................................................................85 ISO........................................................................................................................86 White Balance.............................................
Shooting Settings................................................................................................................7 AF Illuminator......................................................................................................114 Grid Line.............................................................................................................115 Disp. Resolution..................................................................................................116 Digital Zoom.........
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV......................................................147 Using with your computer...............................................................................................................9 Recommended computer environment...........................................................................148 Using the software..............................................................................................................
On moisture condensation......................................................................177 On image data compatibility....................................................................178 Notes on the screen and lens.................................................................178 Backup of various settings, date and time..........................................................179 Battery pack.......................................................................................................
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Before Use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Shooting Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Using the internal memory Using the internal memo
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method Before Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Shooting Using the control button Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Useful shooting functions Using MENU items (Viewing) 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
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Shooting still images Shooting Shooting still images Viewing Zoom Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Shooting movies Shooting movies Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject List of mode switch functions Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing REC Mode Intelligent Auto Program Auto Picture Effect Scene Selection Troubleshooting Pre
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing Viewing still images Shooting Viewing still images Viewing Playback zoom Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions Before Use Confirming the operation method Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Shooting Functions available for each shooting mode Viewing MENU items available for each shooting mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) (DSC-W730) Flash Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Self-Timer Smil
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions Before Use Confirming the operation method Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode Shooting MENU items (Viewing) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Easy Mode Beauty Effect Retouch Delete Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Slideshow View Mode (DSC-W730) Protect Print (DPOF) Printing Rotate Troubleshooting Ba
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Changing settings Shooting Settings Shooting AF Illuminator Viewing Grid Line Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Disp.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Shooting 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 8
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Shooting Using the software Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) “Music Transfer” (DSC-W730) Software for Mac Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Importing images to
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Confirming the operation method Printing Printing still images Printing still images Shooting 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 10
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Confirming the operation method Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Shooting Troubleshooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Battery pack and power Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Computers Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Printing Warning indicators and messages Troubleshooting Precauti
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera Before Use Confirming the operation method Precautions/About this camera Precautions Shooting Precautions Viewing Backup of various settings, date and time Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Numbe
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Confirming the operation method Shooting Before Use 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 Changing settings List of icons displayed on the screen Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the interna
Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Deleting images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling panoramic images for display Back to top Useful shooting functions Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode MENU items available for each shooting mode Using shooting functions Tracking focus DISP (Display Setting) (DSC-W730) Flash Self-Timer Smile Shutter Movie shooting scene Panorama Shootin
Useful viewing functions Functions available for each view mode MENU items available for each view mode MENU items (Viewing) Easy Mode Beauty Effect Retouch Delete Slideshow View Mode (DSC-W730) Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Back to top Changing settings Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Grid Line Disp.
Delete REC.
Self-diagnosis display (DSC-W730) Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Precautions/About this camera Precautions Precautions Backup of various settings, date and time Battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning 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 c
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use Confirming the operation method How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Shooting Searching a topic by keyword Viewing Returning to a previous page Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide Selecting a topic to d
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.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). 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.
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 Confirming the operation method Names of parts DSC-W730: 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 ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button Flash Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator Lens Char
Hook for wrist strap / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button (Playback) button MENU button Control button MENU on: / 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 22
LCD screen W/T (zoom) button Mode switch 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 23
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode icons Viewing List of viewing mode icons Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions List of shooting mode icons Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this
only for DSC-W730. Metering Mode Vibration warning Color hue Extracted Color Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) DRO Cont. Shooting Settings Soft Skin Effect Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling Display Indication Tracking focus Anti Blink (DSC-W730) AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter (DSC-W730) 125 Shutter speed F4.0 Aperture value +2.
Flash mode Red-eye reduction Flash charging Display Indication Self-timer C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display (DSC-W730) Write Date Face detection (Child Priority) and W730. (Adult Priority) are displayed only for DSC- 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.
size/Movie size and are displayed only for DSC-W730. and are displayed only for DSC-W710.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory Shooting Viewing The camera has approximately 27 MB (DSC-W730)/28 MB (DSC-W710) of internal memory. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera guide > In-Camera Guide (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method In-Camera Guide (DSC-W730) This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using the control button Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using the control button Moving the selection frame on the MENU screen, etc.
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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using MENU items (Viewing) You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. DSC-W730: Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Press the DSC-W710: 1. Press (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Confirming the operation method > Confirming the operation method > Changing camera settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Changing camera settings You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
4. Select the desired setting, then press . Notes [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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting still images 1. Set the mode switch to DSC-W730: Shooting Viewing (Still Image), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing DSC-W710: Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2.
Macro mode may be automatically set for some shooting conditions. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting. If you shoot a still image of a subject that is difficult to focus on When the camera cannot focus on the subject automatically, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to slowly flashing and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Zoom Shooting You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 8× (DSC-W730)/ 5× (DSC-W710). Viewing 1. Press the W/T (zoom) button. Press the T button to zoom in, and the W button to zoom out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting movies 1. Set the mode switch to Shooting (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > List of mode switch functions Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting List of mode switch functions Set the mode switch to the desired function.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > REC Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method REC Mode You can select the still image shooting mode when the mode switch is set to [Still Image]. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) Allows you to shoot with the setting adjusted automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Intelligent Auto Before Use Confirming the operation method Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Still Image). (REC Mode) (Intelligent Auto) 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Program Auto Before Use Confirming the operation method Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode switch to (Still Image). Useful shooting functions 2. MENU Useful viewing functions 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Picture Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Picture Effect Allows you to shoot a still image with original texture, according to the desired effect. Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 2. MENU (Still Image).
Use the following procedures to add effects to panoramic images and movies. (Sweep Panorama) mode is selected: When [Panorama Shooting Scene] [Picture Effect] MENU desired mode [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Panorama Shooting Scene]. (Movie Mode) is selected: When [Movie shooting scene] MENU [Picture Effect] desired mode [Toy camera] cannot be used for [Movie shooting scene] (DSC-W710).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Scene Selection Before Use Confirming the operation method Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 2. MENU (Still Image). (REC Mode) (Scene Selection) on the control button desired mode If you want to select another Scene Selection mode, select from MENU.
(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. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white.
Notes (Night Portrait), (Night Scene) or (Fireworks)* modes, the When you shoot images using shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. * (Fireworks) mode is available only for the DSC-W730.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Selecting the shooting mode based on the subject > Shooting panoramic images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Shooting panoramic images Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing (Sweep Panorama). 2.
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. Vertical direction Horizontal direction First press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus and exposure. Then press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera.
Shoot a panoramic image by selecting MENU set [Panorama Image Size] to [360°]. Recorded panoramic images can be scrolled normally when played on the camera. Select a shooting direction using / on the control button. You cannot shoot a panoramic image in a vertical direction with [Panorama Image Size] set to [360°]. (DSC-W730) [Shooting Direction] select [Right] or [Left]. [Up] and [Down] cannot be Press MENU selected for [Shooting Direction] when shooting 360 degree panoramic images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing still images 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Shooting 2. Select an image with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. Shooting 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing 2. Press the T button of the W/T (zoom) button during still image playback. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions 3. Adjust the position using / / / on the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Confirming the operation method Image Index Displaying images of the desired folder Shooting Viewing images with the Calendar (DSC-W730) Viewing Displays multiple images at the same time. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Deleting images Before Use Confirming the operation method Deleting images Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. DSC-W730: Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings 2. / (Delete) button 3. Press [OK] desired mode on the control button .
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Viewing movies 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Shooting 2. Select a movie with the control button. Viewing 3. Press Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions . The playback bar appears, and a movie playback starts.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling panoramic images for display Before Use Confirming the operation method Scrolling panoramic images for display You can scroll panoramic images by pressing the center button on the control button while panoramic images are being displayed.
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 method Shooting Functions available for each shooting mode Functions available in REC modes Viewing Functions available in Scene Selection Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that can be changed, wh
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 61
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 method Shooting MENU items available for each shooting mode MENU items available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
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 Still Image Size *1 Shooting Direction Panorama Image Size Movie Size SteadyShot Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance Focus Metering Mode *2 Cont.
DSC-W730 Menu items (Still images) (Panoramic images) (Movies) Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Picture Effect Easy Mode Color hue Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect* 2 Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Size Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance* 1 Focus Metering Mode Cont.
Menu items (Still images) (Panoramic images) (Movies) Panorama Shooting Scene Movie shooting scene Scene Selection Picture Effect Easy Mode Color hue Extracted Color Soft Skin Effect* 2 Still Image Size Shooting Direction Panorama Image Size Movie Size SteadyShot Exposure Compensation ISO White Balance* 1 Focus Metering Mode Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Confirming the operation method Tracking focus The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even when the subject is moving. Shooting 1. Set the mode switch to Viewing Useful shooting functions (Still Image). 2. Point the camera at the subject, and press on the control button. The target frame appears.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method DISP (Display Setting) (DSC-W730) 1. Press Shooting (Display Setting) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. Viewing Useful shooting functions Displays only images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Confirming the operation method Flash 1. Press Shooting (Flash) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Self-Timer Before Use Confirming the operation method Self-Timer Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Shooting 1. Press Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2. Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Shutter Before Use Confirming the operation method Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing DSC-W730: 1. Press Troubleshooting (Smile Shutter) on the control button. 2.
Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing. The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. You can select or register a priority subject for face detection with [Face Detection]. When the selected face is registered in the camera’s memory, Smile Detection is performed only for that face. (DSC-W730) [Details] If a smile is not detected, select MENU [Smile Detection Sensitivity], then set the value to [Slight Smile].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Movie shooting scene Before Use Confirming the operation method Movie shooting scene You can select the movie shooting mode when the camera is set to [Movie Mode]. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Panorama Shooting Scene Before Use Confirming the operation method Panorama Shooting Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in [Sweep Panorama] mode. Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Easy Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Easy Mode Scene Recognition Shooting Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Color hue Before Use Confirming the operation method Color hue Shooting When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Viewing 1. MENU (Color hue) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Normal) Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings. (Cool hue) Adds a cool bluish hue and darkens the surroundings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Extracted Color Before Use Confirming the operation method Extracted Color Shooting When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Viewing 1. MENU (Extracted Color) desired mode Useful shooting functions Extracts red only. Useful viewing functions (Red) Changing settings (Green) Extracts green only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin Effect, and the effect level. Shooting Viewing 1.
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 method Shooting Still Image Size / Panorama Image Size / Movie Size Image size when shooting still images Viewing Image size in Easy Mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama Image size when shooting movies The image size determines the size
Large Shoots images in [16M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama 1. MENU (Panorama Image Size) desired size (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) Shoots images using standard size. (Vertical: 3424 × 1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) Shoots images using wide size. (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) (360°) Shoots 360-degree images. Horizontal: 11520 × 1080 Image size when shooting movies DSC-W730: The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality.
Notes A telephoto image results if [VGA] image size is selected when shooting movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Direction (DSC-W710) Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Sweep Panorama mode. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Shooting Direction) (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. Pan from down to up.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Before Use Confirming the operation method SteadyShot (DSC-W710) Selects the anti-blur mode. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (SteadyShot) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Off) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Auto) Does not use anti-blur mode.
Notes Time is required for image processing. When shooting with a flash, the anti-blur function does not work.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Exposure Compensation Before Use Confirming the operation method Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > ISO Before Use Confirming the operation method ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto. In Movie mode, [ISO] is fixed to [Auto]. Shooting Viewing 1. MENU (ISO) desired mode Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > White Balance Before Use Confirming the operation method White Balance To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode (DSC-W730) Shooting Viewing Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if the image color appears unnatural. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cloudy (Bluish) Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) Notes When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] (DSC-W730) or [One Push Set] (DSC-W730). To capture a basic white color in [One Push Set] mode (DSC-W730) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Focus Before Use Confirming the operation method Focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically.
Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: 1. Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder (A), and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock). 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Metering Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions (Metering Mode) desired mode Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a wellbalanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Cont. Shooting Settings Before Use Confirming the operation method Cont. Shooting Settings You can select Single Shooting or Continuous Shooting as the shooting mode. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Cont. Shooting Settings) (Single Shooting) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Continuous Shooting) desired mode The camera shoots a single image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Scene Recognition (DSC-W730) Advanced mode Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur.
Advanced mode In [Advanced] mode, the camera shoots two images consecutively with the settings differing as follows (Night Scene), (Night Portrait), (Backlight) or (Backlight Portrait) scenes, when it recognizes (Night Scene) and (Tripod) conditions are recognized at the same time. which tend to blur, or when You can select the desired image from the two images shot.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Confirming the operation method Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Smile Detection Sensitivity) desired mode (Big Smile) (Normal Smile) Detects a big, normal or slight smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Face Detection Before Use Confirming the operation method Face Detection When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > DRO Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings DRO The camera analyzes the shooting scene and automatically corrects the brightness and contrast to improve the image quality. DRO stands for “Dynamic Range Optimizer,” a function that automatically optimizes the difference between light and dark parts of an image. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Anti Blink (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Anti Blink (DSC-W730) Viewing When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will automatically select, display and record images in which the eyes are not blinking. Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful shooting functions > Using shooting functions > Movie SteadyShot (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Movie SteadyShot (DSC-W730) The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Movie SteadyShot) (Standard) Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > Functions available for each view mode > MENU items available for each view mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting MENU items available for each view mode DSC-W730: Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Menu items Changing settings Date View Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Internal Memory Memory card
Notes Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Easy Mode Before Use Confirming the operation method Easy Mode Shooting When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, and the indicators become easier to see. Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Beauty Effect Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Beauty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, retouching for smoother skin, larger eyes, and whiter teeth. You can set the effects from level 1 to 5.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Confirming the operation method Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Shooting 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Retouch) desired mode on the control button 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Confirming the operation method Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete image using (Delete) button [Details]. Shooting Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Confirming the operation method Slideshow Continuous Playback (DSC-W730) Shooting Slideshow with music (DSC-W730) Viewing Playback Selection (DSC-W710) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Interval (DSC-W710) Repeat (DSC-W710) Images are automatically played back in succession. 1.
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. Select a desired setting. 3. [Start] 4. Press to end the slideshow. Notes [Slideshow with music] is not available for panoramic images. Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown.
Notes The movies are played back without their audio. Interval Sets the screen switching interval. The setting is fixed to [Auto] when [Simple] is not selected as the [Effects]. 1 sec 3 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 5 sec 10 sec Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during a slideshow.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method View Mode (DSC-W730) Displaying the Calendar Shooting Allows you to select the display format for images. Viewing 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (View Mode) desired mode on the control button Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Date View) Displays images by date.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Confirming the operation method Protect To cancel protection Shooting Viewing Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. The Useful shooting functions 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Confirming the operation method Print (DPOF) Clearing the DPOF mark Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. The 1. Set the camera to playback mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Useful viewing functions > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Confirming the operation method Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to playback mode. 2. MENU 3. Press Printing (Rotate) on the control button (DSC-W730).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use Confirming the operation method AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions The indicator appears at this time. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Confirming the operation method Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Shooting 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] Useful viewing functions On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Confirming the operation method Disp. Resolution Adjusts the image quality on the screen for shooting. Shooting 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode Useful viewing functions Changing settings High Displays the image on the screen in high image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Confirming the operation method Digital Zoom Total zoom scale when using Smart zoom (including optical zoom 8× (DSC-W730)/5× (DSC-W710)) Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 8× (DSCW730)/5× (DSC-W710)).
VGA Approx. 36× 16:9(2M) Approx.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Confirming the operation method Red Eye Reduction Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. Viewing 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Useful shooting functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Blink Alert (DSC-W730) When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Confirming the operation method Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV * Auto Orientation function is available for DSC-W730 only. Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Confirming the operation method Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control button/shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Volume (DSC-W710) Before Use Confirming the operation method Volume (DSC-W710) You can adjust the sound volume from level 1 to 5 for movie playback. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Before Use Confirming the operation method Panel Brightness Viewing You can select the screen brightness from level 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. Useful shooting functions 1. MENU Useful viewing functions Notes The brighter the screen, the faster the battery pack runs out.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Before Use Confirming the operation method Display color Sets the color of the screen display. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (Settings) (Main Settings) Useful shooting functions Black Useful viewing functions White Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Demo Mode (DSC-W730) You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or other functions. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Confirming the operation method Initialize Initializes the settings to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Shooting Viewing 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Initialize] [OK] Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Notes Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Before Use Confirming the operation method Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions On Off (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Sets whether to display the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display Setting (DSC-W710) Before Use Confirming the operation method Display Setting (DSC-W710) Shooting Displays the information. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (On) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Displays the information. Exif data for the recorded image are also displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Video Out Before Use Confirming the operation method Video Out Viewing Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment. The TV color systems differ depending on the country and region. To view images on a TV screen, check the TV color system of the country or region of use. [Details] Useful shooting functions 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method USB Connect Setting Sets how to make a USB connection when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Before Use Confirming the operation method USB Power Supply Sets whether to use the USB power supply function when the camera is connected to a computer or USB device using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method LUN Setting Sets USB connection mode when connecting the camera to a computer, etc. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Multi (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] desired mode Images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Download Music (DSC-W730) You can change background music tracks using “Music Transfer”. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (Settings) (Main Settings) [Download Music] The message “Connect to PC” is displayed. Useful shooting functions 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. Useful viewing functions 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Empty Music (DSC-W730) You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. Shooting Viewing 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Eye-Fi (DSC-W730) Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Power Save Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Power Save Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Confirming the operation method Format Useful shooting functions Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Create REC.Folder Viewing Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Useful shooting functions 1. MENU Shooting Useful viewing functions (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing (Settings) 2. Select a folder with / (Memory Card Tool) [Change REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Confirming the operation method Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting (Settings) 2. Select a folder with / (Memory Card Tool) [Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Confirming the operation method Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Shooting 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use Confirming the operation method File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Shooting 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing (Settings) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Clock Settings) [Area Setting] desired setting You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Confirming the operation method Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. Shooting 1. MENU Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions (Settings) (Clock Settings) 2. Set the numeric value and desired setting with [Date & Time Setting] / / / desired setting on the control button. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV > Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Recommended computer environment Viewing The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.
OS (pre-installed) USB Connection: Mac OS X v10.5 to v10.8 Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment. If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1.
(PlayMemories Home). For Windows 8, select [PlayMemories Home] icon on the Start screen. Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Double-click (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop. To start “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the Start menu, click [Start] [PlayMemories Home] [All Programs] [PlayMemories Home Help Guide]. For Windows 8, select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] menu of “PlayMemories Home.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing “Music Transfer” (DSC-W730) “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Confirming the operation method Software for Mac For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Notes The available software varies depending on the area.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Connecting the camera to the computer 1. Set the camera to playback mode. Viewing Useful shooting functions 2. Connect the camera to your computer using a dedicated USB cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Importing images to a computer “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Disconnecting the camera from the computer Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: Disconnecting the cable. Removing a memory card. Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use Confirming the operation method If you have problems If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Shooting 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display” (DSCIf a code such as “C/E: Viewing Useful shooting functions W730). Useful viewing functions 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Battery pack and power Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Cannot turn on the camera.
It is recommended to charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). For details, see “Battery pack”. [Details] The battery is not charged even if the Charge lamp turns off and charging is finished. 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).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. Viewing Useful shooting functions If images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera, make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Changing settings Check the free capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
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]. The flash does not work. You cannot use the flash in the following situations: [Cont.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The camera is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the image under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [Auto] or [On]. [Details] Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Dots appear and remain on the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing images Cannot play back images. Viewing Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. Useful shooting functions The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Computers Your computer does not recognize the camera. Viewing Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] Useful shooting functions Use the dedicated USB cable (supplied). Useful viewing functions Disconnect the dedicated USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Memory card Cannot insert a memory card. Viewing Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions You have formatted a memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. Viewing There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. The memory card is full. Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Others The lens gets fogged. Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. The camera turns off with the lens portion extended. Viewing images on a TV The battery pack is discharged.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Self-diagnosis display (DSC-W730) If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is ) will differ depending on the state of the camera. working.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Confirming the operation method Messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or “Memory Stick Micro” (Mark2) media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, microSD memory card or microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster). Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again. Format the media again. [Details] The memory card is locked. Check the tab. You are using the memory card with the write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position.
No guarantees are made for playing back, on this camera, files containing images which were processed on a computer or images which were shot using other cameras. Read only folder You have selected a folder that cannot be set as a recording folder on the camera. Select another folder. [Details] File protected Release the protection. [Details] Image size over limit You are playing back an image with size that cannot be played back on the camera.
Preparing image database file. Please wait. (DSC-W730) The camera restores the date information, etc., in cases where images have been deleted on a PC, etc. The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted. (DSC-W730) The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is possible. To register additional images in the Image Database File, delete images in [Date View].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Situations this camera has difficulty handling The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Confirming the operation method Precautions Internal memory and memory card back up Shooting On database files (DSC-W730) Viewing Do not use/store the camera in the following places Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions On carrying On operating temperatures On moisture condensation On image data compatibility Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your compu
If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Backup of various settings, date and time Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Backup of various settings, date and time DSC-W730: This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whet
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Confirming the operation method Battery pack On charging the battery pack Shooting Effective use of the battery pack Viewing Remaining battery charge Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions How to store the battery pack On battery life Compatible battery pack Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting On charging the batter
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. If the power goes off even though the remaining battery is sufficient, charge the battery after fully used. The correct battery level will be displayed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Notes on charging the battery pack Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Notes on charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Confirming the operation method Memory card Memory card Shooting Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) Viewing “Memory Stick” media Useful shooting functions Useful viewing functions Changing settings Viewing images on a TV When using “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Notes on using “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Me
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Memory Stick XC-HG Duo (DSC-W730) *2*3*4 Memory Stick Duo (without MagicGate) *1 Memory Stick Duo (with MagicGate) *2 MagicGate Memory Stick Duo *1*2 Memory Stick PRO Duo *2*3 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo *2*3*4 Memory Stick Micro (M2) *2 Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) *2*3 *1 High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is not supported.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use Confirming the operation method On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Shooting Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Viewing Useful shooting functions Cleaning the flash Useful viewing functions Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
quality/size settings. 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].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Confirming the operation method Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Shooting Viewing Useful shooting functions Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use Confirming the operation method On TV color systems To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system. Check the color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > Carl Zeiss lens (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method Carl Zeiss lens (DSC-W730) The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > License (DSC-W730) Before Use Confirming the operation method License (DSC-W730) Notes on the License 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 This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that sof
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Confirming the operation method 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 Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
