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... many functions of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN (1) (This rechargeable battery pack cannot be used with Cyber-shot that are supplied with the NP-BN1 battery pack.) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide...
... many functions of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN (1) (This rechargeable battery pack cannot be used with Cyber-shot that are supplied with the NP-BN1 battery pack.) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. English Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User Guide...
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... Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-W730 Serial No Model No. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use...batteries. GB 3 CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
... Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-W730 Serial No Model No. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use...batteries. GB 3 CAUTION [ Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery...
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...: SONY Model No.: DSC-W730 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - GB 5 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For Customers in a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is connected...
...: SONY Model No.: DSC-W730 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - GB 5 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. For Customers in a residential installation. These limits are cautioned that may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Operation is connected...
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... countries with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of...
... countries with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit. [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of...
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... (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens F Charge lamp G Microphone H LCD screen GB 8 I For shooting: W/T (zoom) button For viewing: (Index) button/ (Playback zoom) button J Mode switch (Still Image)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Movie) K Hook for wrist strap L Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B MENU off: DISP (Display Setting)/ (Self-Timer)/ (Smile Shutter)/ (Flash) M / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button N (Playback) button O MENU button P Battery insertion slot Q Battery eject lever R Access lamp S Memory card slot T Tripod socket hole • Use...
... (Power) button B Shutter button C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens F Charge lamp G Microphone H LCD screen GB 8 I For shooting: W/T (zoom) button For viewing: (Index) button/ (Playback zoom) button J Mode switch (Still Image)/ (Sweep Panorama)/ (Movie) K Hook for wrist strap L Control button MENU on: v/V/b/B MENU off: DISP (Display Setting)/ (Self-Timer)/ (Smile Shutter)/ (Flash) M / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button N (Playback) button O MENU button P Battery insertion slot Q Battery eject lever R Access lamp S Memory card slot T Tripod socket hole • Use...
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... Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged. • When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not within the proper temperature range 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). GB 10 Charging...
... Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged. • When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not within the proper temperature range 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). GB 10 Charging...
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... to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a computer: - x Battery life and number of images that is connected to a laptop computer that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of time. - If the camera is not connected to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the camera and the computer. - Before turning on /off , or restarting the...
... to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. To a USB jack Notes • Note the following points when charging via a computer: - x Battery life and number of images that is connected to a laptop computer that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of time. - If the camera is not connected to resume from sleep mode, disconnect the camera and the computer. - Before turning on /off , or restarting the...
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... fully charged. The above number of images that can be recorded is set limits (29 minutes), press the shutter button again to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) to a computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). Shooting functions such as a guideline when you can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the battery pack by connecting to continue shooting. In...
... fully charged. The above number of images that can be recorded is set limits (29 minutes), press the shutter button again to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) to a computer using the dedicated USB cable (supplied). Shooting functions such as a guideline when you can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the battery pack by connecting to continue shooting. In...
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... memory card (sold separately) may not be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the dedicated USB cable while the camera is available only in playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the USB connection screen. GB 14 Notes • Power cannot be available in some countries/regions. If the camera is in shooting mode...
... memory card (sold separately) may not be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the dedicated USB cable while the camera is available only in playback mode. Press (Playback) button to switch to the USB connection screen. GB 14 Notes • Power cannot be available in some countries/regions. If the camera is in shooting mode...
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... turn on the control button. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is displayed when you set [Disp. GB 16 Resolution] to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to [High], the battery charge may be depleted faster. Setting...
... turn on the control button. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is displayed when you set [Disp. GB 16 Resolution] to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to [High], the battery charge may be depleted faster. Setting...
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... zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the lens operating will be recorded. • The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (Zoom) GB Mode switch : Still image : Sweep Panorama : Movie W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies 1 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. • Use...
... zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the lens operating will be recorded. • The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button W/T (Zoom) GB Mode switch : Still image : Sweep Panorama : Movie W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies 1 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. • Use...
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... image Select an image by pressing the shutter button again. x Returning to protect the camera depending on the control button. • Continuous shooting is possible for the data file appears. GB 18 Recording may stop to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Press z in Control button (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on this camera, the registration screen for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings...
... image Select an image by pressing the shutter button again. x Returning to protect the camera depending on the control button. • Continuous shooting is possible for the data file appears. GB 18 Recording may stop to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down. Press z in Control button (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on this camera, the registration screen for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings...
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... a flash mode for still images. Shoot a still image with a Function Guide that allows you to the desired effect. This camera is moving. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is equipped with an original texture according to easily select from the functions. Select movie recording mode. Shoot still images using the control button or MENU button on the camera. Control button MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows...
... a flash mode for still images. Shoot a still image with a Function Guide that allows you to the desired effect. This camera is moving. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is equipped with an original texture according to easily select from the functions. Select movie recording mode. Shoot still images using the control button or MENU button on the camera. Control button MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows...
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... still images, panoramic images or movie files. GB 21 Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size Select the image size for detecting smiles. Cont. If you change . Metering Mode Select the metering mode that sets which the eyes are not blinking. Extracted Color When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the color hue. DRO Set DRO function to your needs. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to correct the brightness and contrast and improve the image quality. ISO Adjust the...
... still images, panoramic images or movie files. GB 21 Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size Select the image size for detecting smiles. Cont. If you change . Metering Mode Select the metering mode that sets which the eyes are not blinking. Extracted Color When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the color hue. DRO Set DRO function to your needs. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to correct the brightness and contrast and improve the image quality. ISO Adjust the...
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.../Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date Main Settings Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB Connect Setting/USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/ Download Music/Empty Music/Eye-Fi*1/Power Save Memory Card Tool*2 Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting *1 [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when a compatible memory card is inserted to the camera. *2 If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Select the display format for ease of continuous...
.../Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date Main Settings Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/Video Out/USB Connect Setting/USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/ Download Music/Empty Music/Eye-Fi*1/Power Save Memory Card Tool*2 Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting *1 [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when a compatible memory card is inserted to the camera. *2 If a memory card is provided as a final selection. Select the display format for ease of continuous...
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... the message to connect the OUT terminal camera to complete the installation. x Installing "PlayMemories Home" on a computer 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ GB 24 www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the dedicated USB cable To a USB...
... the message to connect the OUT terminal camera to complete the installation. x Installing "PlayMemories Home" on a computer 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following PlayMemories Home support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ GB 24 www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the dedicated USB cable To a USB...
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... by product specifications). GB 25 The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting scene. Continuous shooting is required for all movie files. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image size settings. x Still images Size 16M VGA 16:9(12M) Capacity Internal memory Approx. 27...
... by product specifications). GB 25 The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting scene. Continuous shooting is required for all movie files. Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or the image size settings. x Still images Size 16M VGA 16:9(12M) Capacity Internal memory Approx. 27...
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...camera cannot be repaired. The lens for the camera has been produced under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become unusable or image data may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera... record or play back images. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to water. Do not use...
...camera cannot be repaired. The lens for the camera has been produced under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become unusable or image data may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near a location that the camera is working correctly. • The camera... record or play back images. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction and you start recording, make a trial recording to water. Do not use...
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... damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use , but it off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. GB 27 However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may dissolve its coating. On the overheat protection GB Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you gently remove any on the screen, wipe it...
... damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use , but it off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down. GB 27 However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may dissolve its coating. On the overheat protection GB Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you gently remove any on the screen, wipe it...
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... Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push Burst shooting (when shooting with the largest pixel number): Approx. 1 image/second (up to 3 images) File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 27 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, "Memory Stick Micro" media, SD cards, microSD memory cards GB 28 Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to...
... Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push Burst shooting (when shooting with the largest pixel number): Approx. 1 image/second (up to 3 images) File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 27 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, "Memory Stick Micro" media, SD cards, microSD memory cards GB 28 Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to...
