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Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S730 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-198-11(1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S730 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-198-11(1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
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... system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using your data. [ Notes on copyright Television...
... system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using your data. [ Notes on copyright Television...
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...settings - Menu/Setup 19 Menu items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your camera 6 Getting started 8 Checking the accessories supplied 8 1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied 9 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 11 Shooting images easily 12 Mode dial/Zoom/...Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 13 Viewing/deleting images 15 Indicators on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook...
...settings - Menu/Setup 19 Menu items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your camera 6 Getting started 8 Checking the accessories supplied 8 1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied 9 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 11 Shooting images easily 12 Mode dial/Zoom/...Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 13 Viewing/deleting images 15 Indicators on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook...
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"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8 Cyber-shot application software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
"Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8 Cyber-shot application software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
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... the way in until it clicks. 3 Match +/- and insert. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ Batteries you can and cannot use with your... camera Battery type LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Manganese ...
... the way in until it clicks. 3 Match +/- and insert. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ Batteries you can and cannot use with your... camera Battery type LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Manganese ...
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2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, ... • Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function). 11
2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, ... • Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function). 11
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... ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode dial Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the...
... ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode dial Control button Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the...
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...to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to delete and press 2 Select [Delete] with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To listen to the audio, connect with external outputs such as a TV, a speaker, etc. [ To ...delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is played back. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To undo the zoom, press . To...
...to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to delete and press 2 Select [Delete] with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To listen to the audio, connect with external outputs such as a TV, a speaker, etc. [ To ...delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is played back. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Adjust the position with v/V/b/B. To undo the zoom, press . To...
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... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the triangular mark beside the A/V OUT...
... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the triangular mark beside the A/V OUT...
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Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 14). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging 1.6 Zoom scaling RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W - N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback 17
Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 14). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging 1.6 Zoom scaling RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W - N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback 17
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...; Select an item in step 3 and then press B. Playback: Press (Playback). The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the camera, then set with v/V. Changing the settings - Select the item to turn off the menu. [ To select a Setup item Press and hold MENU, or select (Setup...
...; Select an item in step 3 and then press B. Playback: Press (Playback). The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the camera, then set with v/V. Changing the settings - Select the item to turn off the menu. [ To select a Setup item Press and hold MENU, or select (Setup...
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Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Sets the video signal output according to the default setting. Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Memory Stick...the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 19 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Creates a...
Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Sets the video signal output according to the default setting. Displays the description of the connected video equipment. Memory Stick...the setting to the TV color system of functions when you operate the camera. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 19 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory. Creates a...
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... OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying...
... OS upgrades are not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). Enjoying...
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... created on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows...
... created on your computer, and insert the CD- Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to use the camera in the [GB] folder to view it. [ For Windows...
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...following conditions: - of LCD Backlight is for changing of 25 °C (77 °F). The surrounding temperature is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is set to purchase...for alkaline battery are decreased under the following situations: - of images you can record/view are based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to all conditions. The zoom is ...
...following conditions: - of LCD Backlight is for changing of 25 °C (77 °F). The surrounding temperature is used frequently. - The camera has been turned on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is set to purchase...for alkaline battery are decreased under the following situations: - of images you can record/view are based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to all conditions. The zoom is ...
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... details on the image size, see page 14. [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 7M 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508 3:2 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 20). • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 25
... details on the image size, see page 14. [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 7M 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508 3:2 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 20). • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 25
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The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. [ The approximate recording time of the movie frame is 320×240. 26
The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. [ The approximate recording time of the movie frame is 320×240. 26
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...trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) (page 9). • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them with new ones. Camera power is turned off the camera before you give ...correct the display. • The batteries are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for ...
...trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (not supplied) (page 9). • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them with new ones. Camera power is turned off the camera before you give ...correct the display. • The batteries are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the current one due to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for ...
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...to a position other streaks appear on the image. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Cannot turn on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 9). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • The batteries are discharged. Shooting still images/... images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 15). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 25, 26). If it is not a malfunction.
...to a position other streaks appear on the image. The power turns off suddenly. • If you do one of the following: - Cannot turn on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 9). • Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied). • The batteries are discharged. Shooting still images/... images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback) (page 15). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 25, 26). If it is not a malfunction.
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...dusty places Be careful not to malfunction, and in some cases this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in the camera, and leave the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Note that exceed this range is not ...pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. This may...
...dusty places Be careful not to malfunction, and in some cases this case, be repaired. [ On carrying Do not sit down in the camera, and leave the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). Note that exceed this range is not ...pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may condense inside the lens, images will not be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for the moisture to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. This may...