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... read this product. Model No. DSC-T30 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly,...are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference...
... read this product. Model No. DSC-T30 Serial No © 2006 Sony Corporation Enjoying the camera Using the menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly,...are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for future reference...
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...is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant... different from that may influence the picture and sound of the FCC Rules. If this camera. 5 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Connect the equipment into an...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...
...is subject to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant... different from that may influence the picture and sound of the FCC Rules. If this camera. 5 Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A. Connect the equipment into an...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to the following measures: - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy your images using the Slide Show t page 30...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot images easily "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Prepare the battery pack 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto ...adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View/delete images Get more friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting) t page 28 • Enjoy your images using the Slide Show t page 30...
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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. 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.
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Enjoying the camera 2304 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in ... cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the lighting...
Enjoying the camera 2304 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of light White (standard) Bluish Blue-tinged The color tones are adjusted automatically in ... cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is shown by the lighting...
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... you can retry the procedure as many times as the AF works even with the subject at the edge of vibration. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is approximate. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is recommended as... that the subject is centered in or near the center of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the Scene mode (page 29). If you point the lens up or down , you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is not...
... you can retry the procedure as many times as the AF works even with the subject at the edge of vibration. • When you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is approximate. In this case the , or indicator flashes and the AF range finder frame is recommended as... that the subject is centered in or near the center of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on the Scene mode (page 29). If you point the lens up or down , you are shooting movies, [Multi AF] is not...
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...:9 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× 52 When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to [7M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×, but the...
...:9 Maximum zoom scale Approx. 3.6× Approx. 4.5× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 14× Approx. 4.8× 52 When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to [7M] or [3:2]. • The maximum zoom scale of 6×, but the...
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...pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Using the Setup screen For details on the operation 1 page 51 • When you operate the camera, the description of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may not produce the desired effects depending ...individual differences, the distance to prevent the effects of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Function Guide When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. However, this before shooting. The , or ...
...pre-strobes twice or more before shooting. Using the Setup screen For details on the operation 1 page 51 • When you operate the camera, the description of the frame. • When using the smart zoom, the image on the screen may not produce the desired effects depending ...individual differences, the distance to prevent the effects of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Function Guide When you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears as follows. However, this before shooting. The , or ...
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... shop, copy the images you want to print out to other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your camera to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. Marking in single-image mode MENU button Control button 1 Display... services conforming to the DPOF, you can also print the images with it. • Before you take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you mark images shot in step 3 or 4. To remove the mark in single-image mode Press...
... shop, copy the images you want to print out to other images, display the desired image with b/B, then press z. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is not handled by your camera to display the menu. 3 Select DPOF with b/B, then press z. Marking in single-image mode MENU button Control button 1 Display... services conforming to the DPOF, you can also print the images with it. • Before you take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a printer that you mark images shot in step 3 or 4. To remove the mark in single-image mode Press...
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..., you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina...
..., you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used. Check the following lists for multi-use terminal. PAL-M system Brazil PAL-N system Argentina...
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... function is set to [Precision] (page 52). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. 91 Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus. • The subject is too close. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in ...(Macro) recording mode. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to other...
... function is set to [Precision] (page 52). • This function cannot be used while shooting movies. 91 Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus. • The subject is too close. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in ...(Macro) recording mode. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to [640(Fine)] when recording movies. Do one of approx. 1 cm to 20 cm (13/32 inch to other...
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... in "Read This First"). Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as follows) in the internal memory to [16:9], both edges. Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a computer cannot be cut off both edges of the ...that the printer is turned on the printer, refer to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be connected directly to a "Memory Stick Duo". • The data is not deleted after copying ...
... in "Read This First"). Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as follows) in the internal memory to [16:9], both edges. Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a computer cannot be cut off both edges of the ...that the printer is turned on the printer, refer to whether the printer provides these functions or not. • When having images printed at a digital print shop, ask the shop whether they can be connected directly to a "Memory Stick Duo". • The data is not deleted after copying ...
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...camera may flash...camera (page 104). System error • Turn the power off and on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). The last two digits... (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 104). Initialize the camera...101 Contact your camera has a selfdiagnosis... be used with your camera, or the data is...camera cannot read or write data on the conditions of use or the type of the camera. Try turning off and then on the camera...code starting with your camera's hardware. C:32:ss...camera (page 104). • The "Memory Stick Duo"...
...camera may flash...camera (page 104). System error • Turn the power off and on again (t step 2 in "Read This First"). The last two digits... (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. Insert a new "Memory Stick Duo" (page 104). Initialize the camera...101 Contact your camera has a selfdiagnosis... be used with your camera, or the data is...camera cannot read or write data on the conditions of use or the type of the camera. Try turning off and then on the camera...code starting with your camera's hardware. C:32:ss...camera (page 104). • The "Memory Stick Duo"...
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...; The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to be recorded only using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the same first three digit number already... No images have been recorded in the internal memory. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the camera. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may occur due to play back a file that cannot be played back on the "Memory Stick Duo". Image size over •...
...; The camera cannot record images in "Read This First"). Invalid operation • You are playing back an image of a size that is the case. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" or set to be recorded only using the "Memory Stick Duo" with the same first three digit number already... No images have been recorded in the internal memory. Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with the camera. (Vibration warning indicator) • Camera shake may occur due to play back a file that cannot be played back on the "Memory Stick Duo". Image size over •...
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... adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto Focus 13 Auto power-off t step 5 in "Read This First" Flash forced on a computer with your camera 72 Windows 63 Connecting Computer 67 Printer 82 TV 87 Contrast 44 Copy 58 Copying images to your computer 66 Create REC. Folder 57 Cyber...-shot Viewer 73 D Daylight 40 DC IN jack 18 Delete Format 56, 57 t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 52 DirectX 64 Divide 48 DPOF 85 E Effective pixels 110 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 Exposure 14 Exposure Bracket 42...
... adjustment mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Auto Focus 13 Auto power-off t step 5 in "Read This First" Flash forced on a computer with your camera 72 Windows 63 Connecting Computer 67 Printer 82 TV 87 Contrast 44 Copy 58 Copying images to your computer 66 Create REC. Folder 57 Cyber...-shot Viewer 73 D Daylight 40 DC IN jack 18 Delete Format 56, 57 t step 6 in "Read This First" Digital Zoom 52 DirectX 64 Divide 48 DPOF 85 E Effective pixels 110 Electronic transformer t step 1 in "Read This First" EV 37 Exposure 14 Exposure Bracket 42...
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Precautions 108 Precision digital zoom ..........52 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This ...5 in "Read This First" 114 Sepia 36 Set the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 44, 50, 51 Camera 1 52 Camera 2 55 Internal Memory Tool... 56 Memory Stick Tool ....... 57 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 61 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 61 Sharpness 44... step 5 in "Read This First" Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in "Read This First" U Underexposure 14 USB Connect 61 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in "Read This First" V VGA t step 4 in "Read This First" Video Out 62 Viewing Movie t step ...
Precautions 108 Precision digital zoom ..........52 Pressing halfway down.........13 t step 5 in "Read This ...5 in "Read This First" 114 Sepia 36 Set the clock t step 2 in "Read This First" Setup 44, 50, 51 Camera 1 52 Camera 2 55 Internal Memory Tool... 56 Memory Stick Tool ....... 57 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 61 Setup 1 59 Setup 2 61 Sharpness 44... step 5 in "Read This First" Twilight portrait mode t step 5 in "Read This First" U Underexposure 14 USB Connect 61 Using your camera abroad t step 1 in "Read This First" V VGA t step 4 in "Read This First" Video Out 62 Viewing Movie t step ...