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... the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera. Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30...
... the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera. Printed on the bottom. Printed in the space provided below. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30...
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... service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to qualified service personnel. If the set has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Safety Check Upon completion of other controls may result in the operating instructions...
... service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to restore the set to qualified service personnel. If the set has been exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Improper adjustment of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as the original parts. Safety Check Upon completion of other controls may result in the operating instructions...
User Guide
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... device may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the limits for help preserve our environment by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. These limits are designed to...
... device may influence the picture and sound of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the limits for help preserve our environment by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in a residential installation. These limits are designed to...
User Guide
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... cannot use up copy. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before operating the camera. • Before you do not intend to use the battery pack for if recording or playback is not possible due to maintain the battery pack functions (page 106). • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 104. Internal memory and "Memory Stick...
... cannot use up copy. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the battery pack (supplied) before operating the camera. • Before you do not intend to use the battery pack for if recording or playback is not possible due to maintain the battery pack functions (page 106). • For details on the usable battery pack, see page 104. Internal memory and "Memory Stick...
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Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 Download Music Format Music LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 61 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11 Viewing menu 45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 51 Camera 1 52 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 55 2 STEADY SHOT Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
Folder Copy Setup 1 59 1 Download Music Format Music LCD Backlight Beep Language Initialize Setup 2 61 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 11 Viewing menu 45 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Trimming Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 51 Camera 1 52 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 55 2 STEADY SHOT Internal Memory Tool 56 Format Memory Stick Tool 57 Format Create REC. Folder Change REC.
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... shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Indicator flashing, down . Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your side. It is also effective. It tells you shoot under a low light condition. 13 Indicator lit/beeps 60min Then press the shutter button fully down. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode switch...
... shutter AE/AF lock indicator button halfway Indicator flashing, down . Enjoying the camera Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you can enjoy your side. It is also effective. It tells you shoot under a low light condition. 13 Indicator lit/beeps 60min Then press the shutter button fully down. t See "Hints for preventing blur" (as the mode switch...
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... and 79. OK Formats the Music files. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button. The message "All data will be used to be erased Ready?" Language Selects the language to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 59 Use the supplied software "Music Transfer" to be corrupted. Normal • You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep...
... and 79. OK Formats the Music files. Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the control button/ press the shutter button. The message "All data will be used to be erased Ready?" Language Selects the language to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 59 Use the supplied software "Music Transfer" to be corrupted. Normal • You can change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. Beep...
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... recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder on the operation 1 page 51 The default settings are copied to the computer. (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.) Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set and the camera is assigned.) USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be connected when set to [Auto], change...
... recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is connected to a computer, the images in the recording folder on the operation 1 page 51 The default settings are copied to the computer. (Compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X.) Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device cannot be connected when set and the camera is assigned.) USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be connected when set to [Auto], change...
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... [I accept the terms of your computer. 5 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed automatically. 1 Turn on the screen to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is complete. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next]. Using your computer, and insert the CD...
... [I accept the terms of your computer. 5 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is installed automatically. 1 Turn on the screen to the computer before installation. • In Windows 2000/XP, log on as Administrator. • When the supplied software is installed, the USB driver is complete. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next]. Using your computer, and insert the CD...
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... if you change the file name to play back that image with your computer This section describes the procedure for Windows XP. 70 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000...
... if you change the file name to play back that image with your computer This section describes the procedure for Windows XP. 70 To delete the USB connection Perform the procedures listed below beforehand when: • Disconnecting the cable for multi-use terminal • Removing a "Memory Stick Duo" • Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the camera after copying images from the internal memory • Turning off the camera x For Windows 2000...
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... message appears, enter a different number. • An extension may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no folder...
... message appears, enter a different number. • An extension may be unable to play back some images depending on the image size. • When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera, playback on your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo") This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an example. When an image file copied to a computer no folder...
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... the Auto Play Wizard appears, close it. 73 To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in the top right corner of the software. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is no icon: Click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Cyber-shot Viewer] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool]. 2 Connect the camera to your computer Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) You can : • Import images shot with the cable...
... the Auto Play Wizard appears, close it. 73 To access the Help, click [Start] t [Programs] (in the top right corner of the software. After the camera is automatically detected, the [Import Images] screen is no icon: Click [Start] t [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Cyber-shot Viewer] t [Tools] t [Media Check Tool]. 2 Connect the camera to your computer Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied) You can : • Import images shot with the cable...
User Guide
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...] with the cable for multi-use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on a printing sheet. You can print a set of images that is recognized when [USB Connect] is unnecessary. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if...
...] with the cable for multi-use a fully charged battery pack or an AC Adaptor (not supplied) to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. 1 Press MENU to display the menu. 2 Press B on the control button to select (Setup). • An index print function may not be provided depending on a printing sheet. You can print a set of images that is recognized when [USB Connect] is unnecessary. Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer Even if...
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... digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than (page 28). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is not available. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and focus from the subject than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in (Macro) recording mode. Set the switch to the recording...
... digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to other than (page 28). Change the "Memory Stick Duo". • You are using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the write-protect switch, and the switch is not available. Or, set (Magnifying Glass) and focus from the subject than [640(Fine)]. - Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following : - Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in (Macro) recording mode. Set the switch to the recording...
User Guide
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... recorded using a model other than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in USB mode. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark location such as on a stage. Delete the USB connection (page 70). 93 Troubleshooting Install charged battery pack. The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to (page 28). • The folder/file name has been changed...
... recorded using a model other than the recommended shooting distance using the flash (t step 5 in USB mode. Vertical streaks appear when you view the screen in a dark location such as on a stage. Delete the USB connection (page 70). 93 Troubleshooting Install charged battery pack. The image is too bright. • You are shooting a spotlighted subject in a dark place. • The camera is attempting to (page 28). • The folder/file name has been changed...
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Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on page 64 for Windows, and page 78 for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied). Make sure that "USB Mode Mass Storage" is displayed (page 67). • Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in "Read This First"), or use the AC Adaptor (page 18). • Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 67). •...
Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on page 64 for Windows, and page 78 for multi-use terminal before you install the software (supplied). Make sure that "USB Mode Mass Storage" is displayed (page 67). • Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] in "Read This First"), or use the AC Adaptor (page 18). • Use the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied) (page 67). •...
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... software manufacturer. You cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings. After making a USB connection (page 67). • Follow the designated copy procedure for importing. 96 If the images are not displayed correctly with a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". Cyber-shot Viewer Images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in "Viewed folders", update the database (page 76). Shoot using "Cyber-shot...
... software manufacturer. You cannot print an image. • Check the printer settings. After making a USB connection (page 67). • Follow the designated copy procedure for importing. 96 If the images are not displayed correctly with a "Memory Stick Duo" formatted by your computer, then play back the movie from the internal memory or the "Memory Stick Duo". Cyber-shot Viewer Images are not displayed even if the folder is registered in "Viewed folders", update the database (page 76). Shoot using "Cyber-shot...
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... your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. Troubleshooting Reinsert the Memory Stick • Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" correctly. • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in your camera, or the data is trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Format the internal memory or the "Memory Stick...
... your camera has a selfdiagnosis display. Troubleshooting Reinsert the Memory Stick • Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" correctly. • The inserted "Memory Stick Duo" cannot be used in your camera, or the data is trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If you are still 5 to solve the problem even after trying the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Format the internal memory or the "Memory Stick...
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... movies was established. You cannot print movies. No image for multi-use terminal. 103 Format Music Error • Execute [Format Music] (page 59). Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is canceling the current print job. No printable image • You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while a folder that can be completed yet. Troubleshooting • The data transmission to the printer may take time...
... movies was established. You cannot print movies. No image for multi-use terminal. 103 Format Music Error • Execute [Format Music] (page 59). Enable printer to connect • [USB Connect] is set to [PictBridge], however the camera is canceling the current print job. No printable image • You tried to execute [All In This Folder] while a folder that can be completed yet. Troubleshooting • The data transmission to the printer may take time...
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... Changing 58 Creating 57 Format 56, 57 Function Guide 53 H High sensitivity mode t step 5 in "Read This First" High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23, 37 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 71 Image quality 15, 41 Image size 15 t step 4 in "Read This First" Incandescent 40 Index mode printing 81 Index screen...
... Changing 58 Creating 57 Format 56, 57 Function Guide 53 H High sensitivity mode t step 5 in "Read This First" High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 23, 37 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 17 Image file storage destinations and file names 71 Image quality 15, 41 Image size 15 t step 4 in "Read This First" Incandescent 40 Index mode printing 81 Index screen...