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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. 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)
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... a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...
... a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to water. However, some cases, the camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...
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... items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life and memory capacity 24 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 24 Number of still... time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using 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/...
... items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life and memory capacity 24 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 24 Number of still... time of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 Read this first 4 Notes on using 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/...
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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 application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8
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 application software - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8
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... the nature of the battery. 9 supported a a rechargeable - 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 nature of the battery. 9 supported a a rechargeable - 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. Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button Position the subject in the center of the focus...
... 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. Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button Position the subject in the center of the focus...
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... fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image... return to delete and press 2 Select [Delete] 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. If you want to the single image screen, press z. 15
... fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the shooting mode, press again. 2 Select an image with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To cancel the playback zoom, press z. [ To view an index screen Press (Index) and select an image... return to delete and press 2 Select [Delete] 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. If you want to the single image screen, press z. 15
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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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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 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 -
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... on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the camera, then set with v/V. Playback: Press (Playback).
... on the position of the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode. 2 Press MENU to display the menu. 3 Select the desired menu item with b/B on the camera, then set with v/V. Playback: Press (Playback).
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... for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 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. Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Initializes the setting to a "Memory Stick Duo". Sets the date and...
... for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. 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. Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Initializes the setting to a "Memory Stick Duo". Sets the date and...
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...* SP2, Windows Vista* For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 22 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.4) not compatible * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition...
...* SP2, Windows Vista* For Macintosh users Mac OS 9.1/9.2/ Mac OS X(v10.1 to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 22 For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.4) not compatible * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition...
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.... [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM (supplied) into the...
.... [ For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how to use the camera in the [GB] folder to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM (supplied) into the...
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... - Approx. 350 7000 [ Notes on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is low. • The values shown for regular camera use. • Viewing single images in all alkaline batteries in order at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The...• The battery capacity decreases as necessary. You may need to purchase an additional battery for alkaline battery are based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to up. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The...
... - Approx. 350 7000 [ Notes on and off once every ten times. • The measurement method is low. • The values shown for regular camera use. • Viewing single images in all alkaline batteries in order at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). The...• The battery capacity decreases as necessary. You may need to purchase an additional battery for alkaline battery are based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to up. - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - The...
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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 approximate recording time of the movie frame 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 maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is 320×240. 26
[ The approximate recording time of the movie frame 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 maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is 320×240. 26
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.... Replace them with a cotton swab, etc. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs... re-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 21). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover....
.... Replace them with a cotton swab, etc. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs... re-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 21). 4 Consult your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover....
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... folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on , the camera turns off automatically to when shooting movies. Cannot insert dates on images. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes while the power...cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera again (page 11). • The batteries are dead. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following...
... folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on , the camera turns off automatically to when shooting movies. Cannot insert dates on images. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes while the power...cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera again (page 11). • The batteries are dead. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following...
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... any of the above on your trousers or skirt, as this malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. Cleaning the ...lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 29 This...
... any of the above on your trousers or skirt, as this malfunction cannot be clear. [ On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. Cleaning the ...lens Wipe the lens with rubber or vinyl for a long time. [ On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). If moisture condensation occurs Turn off . 29 This...