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... to operate from the appliance. This is exposed to them , paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other ). Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a fire or electric shock.
... to operate from the appliance. This is exposed to them , paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from battery power, or other ). Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a fire or electric shock.
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... No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of this camera. 5 CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including ...in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide...
... No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. For Customers in the U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of this camera. 5 CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including ...in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). Read this first CAUTION Replace the battery with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide...
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...malfunction of your data by inserting it in accordance with your camera. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the battery pack for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to make a...). When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. See page 26 for the data back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as is capable of reproducing sharp images with "Memory Stick" compatible...
...malfunction of your data by inserting it in accordance with your camera. Also, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the battery pack for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to make a...). When using a "Memory Stick Duo" with excellent contrast. See page 26 for the data back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick Duo" while the access lamp is lighted, as is capable of reproducing sharp images with "Memory Stick" compatible...
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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...
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...
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...Number of still images and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 25 Battery life and number of contents Read this first 5 Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 27 ...Using the mode switch 28 Using the Slide Show 30 Using the menu Using menu items 33 Menu items 34 Shooting menu 36 (Camera) COLOR (Color Mode) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast) (Sharpness...
...Number of still images and recording time of movies 24 When you do not have a "Memory Stick Duo" (Recording with the internal memory 25 Battery life and number of contents Read this first 5 Notes on a subject successfully 13 Exposure - Table of images that can be recorded/viewed 27 ...Using the mode switch 28 Using the Slide Show 30 Using the menu Using menu items 33 Menu items 34 Shooting menu 36 (Camera) COLOR (Color Mode) (EV) 9 (Focus) (Metering Mode) WB (White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) BRK (Bracket Step) M (Interval) (Flash Level) (Contrast) (Sharpness...
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...Enjoying your Windows computer 63 Installing the software (supplied 65 Copying images to your computer 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 72 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 73 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 77 Using your ...still images How to print still images 80 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 81 Printing at a shop 85 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 89 Warning indicators and messages 101 Others On the "Memory Stick ...
...Enjoying your Windows computer 63 Installing the software (supplied 65 Copying images to your computer 66 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera (using a "Memory Stick Duo 72 Using the "Cyber-shot Viewer" (supplied 73 Using the "Music Transfer" (supplied 77 Using your ...still images How to print still images 80 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 81 Printing at a shop 85 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 89 Warning indicators and messages 101 Others On the "Memory Stick ...
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 3 5 1 2 6 2 4 3 5 7 6 4 8 7 8 9 Enjoying the camera A (STEADY SHOT) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") C POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2...Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in "Read This First") G (Slide Show) button (30) H (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") I Battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") J Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") K "Memory Stick Duo" slot (t step 3 in ...
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. 1 3 5 1 2 6 2 4 3 5 7 6 4 8 7 8 9 Enjoying the camera A (STEADY SHOT) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") B Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") C POWER button/POWER lamp (t step 2...Menu off: / / / (t step 5 in "Read This First") G (Slide Show) button (30) H (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") I Battery pack/"Memory Stick Duo" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") J Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First") K "Memory Stick Duo" slot (t step 3 in ...
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...) Cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack v mark 3 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the... camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. L Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") O Speaker P Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of ...
...) Cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector 1 To DC IN jack v mark 3 To wall outlet • You cannot charge the battery pack by connecting your camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the... camera to the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor. L Battery insertion slot (t step 1 in "Read This First") M Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") O Speaker P Tripod receptacle (bottom) • Use a tripod with a screw length of ...
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...1 3 4 Display SL 5 1.3 2 Indication Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (28) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 52, step 5 in "Read This First") When shooting movies 60min 1 STBY 3 4 2 A Display 60min z M BRK WB STBY REC 5 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This...(52) AF range finder frame indicator (38) Focus preset distance (38) STEADY SHOT OFF (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") 19
...1 3 4 Display SL 5 1.3 2 Indication Camera mode (Scene Selection) (t step 5 in "Read This First") Camera mode (Program) (28) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Flash charging Zoom scaling (t 52, step 5 in "Read This First") When shooting movies 60min 1 STBY 3 4 2 A Display 60min z M BRK WB STBY REC 5 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This...(52) AF range finder frame indicator (38) Focus preset distance (38) STEADY SHOT OFF (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation. Enjoying the camera Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") 19
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... displayed on the screen on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. Image quality (41) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using the shutter speed set to 1/25 socond or slower..., the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you turn on the previous page) Low battery warning (27, 101) 20 Display + Indication Spot metering cross hair (40) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (23, 37...
... displayed on the screen on the anti-blur function, using the flash for better lighting or using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera. Image quality (41) Recording folder (57) • This does not appear when using the shutter speed set to 1/25 socond or slower..., the NR slow shutter function activates automatically to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you turn on the previous page) Low battery warning (27, 101) 20 Display + Indication Spot metering cross hair (40) AF range finder frame (38) E Display Indication Histogram (23, 37...
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... 6 in "Read This First") Protect (46) Print order (DPOF) mark (85) Change folder (45) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 60min M VGA 101 1 101 12/12 3 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 4 500 F3.5 5 2 2006 1 1 9: 30 AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME When ... movies 60min 1 3 4 2 5 A Display 60min M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (28, 42) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") 21
... 6 in "Read This First") Protect (46) Print order (DPOF) mark (85) Change folder (45) • This does not appear when using internal memory. Enjoying the camera When playing back still images 60min M VGA 101 1 101 12/12 3 C:32:00 1.3 +2.0EV 4 500 F3.5 5 2 2006 1 1 9: 30 AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME When ... movies 60min 1 3 4 2 5 A Display 60min M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 2M 1M VGA 16:9 FINE 640 STD 640 160 - 1.3 Step 12/16 N B Display 101-0012 Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Recording mode (28, 42) Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") 21
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...movies continuously with an image size of [160] When shooting still images No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. 27 The zoom is based on... zoom is used frequently. - The flash is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The battery power is low. - The surrounding temperature is low. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can...
...movies continuously with an image size of [160] When shooting still images No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The number of images/battery life does not change, regardless of image size. 27 The zoom is based on... zoom is used frequently. - The flash is switched alternately between the W and T ends. - The battery power is low. - The surrounding temperature is low. Enjoying the camera Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed The tables show the approximate number of images that can...
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... three images with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to (Flash...
... three images with the self timer, a series of a maximum of five images is recorded. • The recording interval is approximately 0.92 second. • When the battery level is low, or when the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" is full, the Burst stops. • You may not be able to (Flash...
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... with almost no distortion. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes up to 3×). This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9 Maximum zoom...
... with almost no distortion. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes up to 3×). This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is shown in [Single] mode. The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M VGA 16:9 Maximum zoom...
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... details on the operation 1 page 51 The default settings are marked with . When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes (Camera) is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when set to [Auto]. (t ...not work properly in the following cases. - STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is not Using the Setup screen 55 When...
... details on the operation 1 page 51 The default settings are marked with . When the shutter speed is slow, for example, shooting night scenes (Camera) is activated even if you select [Shooting]. • You can turn off the anti-blur function using the (STEADY SHOT) button when set to [Auto]. (t ...not work properly in the following cases. - STEADY SHOT Selects the anti-blur mode. You can stabilize images even when zooming up a far subject. • Battery consumption is faster than in [Shooting] mode. • When shooting movies, [Continuous] is not Using the Setup screen 55 When...
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...copy individual images. • The original images in internal memory will be copied Ready?" Copying starts. 60min Copying 102_COPY • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 64 MB or larger capacity. 2 ...data in the internal memory are retained even after copying, then execute the [Format] command in the internal memory to copy image files using a battery pack with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a "Memory Stick Duo". The folder selection screen appears...
...copy individual images. • The original images in internal memory will be copied Ready?" Copying starts. 60min Copying 102_COPY • Use a fully charged battery pack or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Cancel Cancels the copying. 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" having 64 MB or larger capacity. 2 ...data in the internal memory are retained even after copying, then execute the [Format] command in the internal memory to copy image files using a battery pack with v on a "Memory Stick Duo". • Even if you attempt to a "Memory Stick Duo". The folder selection screen appears...
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... change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the camera. If this happens, perform [Format Music]. The message "All data will be used to activate [Download Music...button. When [Format Music] is . All data other than Music files remain as it is performed, all the Music files are marked with battery pack. Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. appears. Shutter Turns on ...
... change the setting by pressing (Screen display switch) button longer. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery pack charge faster. On Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the camera. If this happens, perform [Format Music]. The message "All data will be used to activate [Download Music...button. When [Format Music] is . All data other than Music files remain as it is performed, all the Music files are marked with battery pack. Download Music Downloads the music to be played for the Slide Show, the Music file might be corrupted. appears. Shutter Turns on ...
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... and copy the images. Copying images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 66 Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded... images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this section are...
... and copy the images. Copying images to your computer using a battery pack with little remaining charge, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 66 Stage 1: Preparing the camera and the computer 1 Insert a "Memory Stick Duo" with recorded... images into the camera. • When copying images in the internal memory, this section are...
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...to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary. You can print a set of images that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set . 81 When connecting the camera to a printer that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator ...flashes on the screen of the camera 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...
...to [Auto], Stage 1 is unnecessary. You can print a set of images that is recognized when [USB Connect] is set . 81 When connecting the camera to a printer that can be printed as an index image differ depending on the printer. • You cannot print movies. • If the indicator ...flashes on the screen of the camera 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...
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... If you send your camera to be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 60). 4 Consult your consent that you give your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand... that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be repaired. 89 Troubleshooting If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 101. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery ...
... If you send your camera to be checked when you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 60). 4 Consult your consent that you give your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Please understand... that the contents of the internal memory, Music files may be repaired. 89 Troubleshooting If a code such as "C/E:ss:ss" appears on the screen, see page 101. 2 Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery ...