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... numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your TV Troubleshooting Others Index 2-675-572-11(1) Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30...
... numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your TV Troubleshooting Others Index 2-675-572-11(1) Printed in the space provided below. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting DSC-T30...
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... you may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is subject to operate this camera. 5 For Customers in the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For Customers in...and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this equipment. If you have any questions about this ... one or more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate...
... you may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is subject to operate this camera. 5 For Customers in the U.S.A. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - For Customers in...and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of this equipment. If you have any questions about this ... one or more information regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-T30 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate...
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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 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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...of small dots called pixels. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is affected by the lighting conditions. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on...; 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 640 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 15 Enjoying the camera 2304 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is shown by the number of pixels. Although you can adjust...
...of small dots called pixels. Reddish Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in the auto adjustment mode. "Image size" is affected by the lighting conditions. Description of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on...; 2304 pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 640 Pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels 15 Enjoying the camera 2304 480 Color On the effects of lighting The apparent color of the subject is shown by the number of pixels. Although you can adjust...
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In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is approximate. If you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , the error increases. • ... the AF works even with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. Using the menu For details on the Scene mode (page 29). z If the subject...
In such cases, do as follows. 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is approximate. If you use Digital Zoom or AF Illuminator, priority AF movement is given to the fully composed shot, and press the shutter button fully down , the error increases. • ... the AF works even with the subject at the edge of the frame (or the screen), or when using [Center AF] or [Spot AF], the camera may not focus on a subject at the edge of the frame. Using the menu For details on the Scene mode (page 29). z If the subject...
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When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is faster than in the following table. This mode shortens the time needed for... Selects the digital zoom mode. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of Smart zoom is pressed and held halfway down . This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is pressed and held halfway down . The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M...
When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Monitor (M AF) Automatically adjusts the focus before the shutter button is faster than in the following table. This mode shortens the time needed for... Selects the digital zoom mode. Precision (Precision digital zoom) () Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of Smart zoom is pressed and held halfway down . This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is pressed and held halfway down . The camera enlarges the image using Smart zoom Size 5M 3M 2M...
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... the T side is displayed. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. 53 Select this phenomenon has no effect on the...Displays the function guide. Using the Setup screen For details on the operation 1 page 51 • When you operate the camera, the description of functions is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom...
... the T side is displayed. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions. 53 Select this phenomenon has no effect on the...Displays the function guide. Using the Setup screen For details on the operation 1 page 51 • When you operate the camera, the description of functions is the digital zoom area Zoom scaling indicator • The maximum zoom scale of smart zoom/precision zoom includes the scale of the optical zoom...
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... a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with it to the shop. • Be sure to take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you to display the menu. 3 Select ...z. Printing still images 85 When taking a "Memory Stick Duo" to a shop • Consult your camera to a photo printing service shop. A (Print order) mark is DPOF? Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. As long as to what types of "Memory Stick Duo" they handle. • If a "Memory...
... a "Memory Stick Duo" containing images shot with it to the shop. • Be sure to take the "Memory Stick Duo" to the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or using a PictBridge compliant printer. • You cannot mark movies. • When you to display the menu. 3 Select ...z. Printing still images 85 When taking a "Memory Stick Duo" to a shop • Consult your camera to a photo printing service shop. A (Print order) mark is DPOF? Printing at a print shop directly from the camera. As long as to what types of "Memory Stick Duo" they handle. • If a "Memory...
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... you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your digital still camera. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL..., Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used.
... you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and the cable for the TV color system of your digital still camera. NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL..., Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc. The color system of the TV must match that of the country or region where the camera is used.
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Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus" on the screen. • Set the mode switch to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Set ... mode. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 104). Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is not a malfunction. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to position the lens farther away from the subject (t step 5 in the Scene mode when shooting still images. • The Focus...
Shooting still images/movies Your camera cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of focus" on the screen. • Set the mode switch to a position other than [640(Fine)]. - Set ... mode. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (page 104). Recording takes a long time. • The NR slow shutter function is not a malfunction. Precision digital zoom does not function. • Set [Digital Zoom] to position the lens farther away from the subject (t step 5 in the Scene mode when shooting still images. • The Focus...
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...to the operating instructions supplied with the PictBridge standard. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to "TV". Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on the printer, refer to whether the printer is compliant with the image size... Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as 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 cut off both edges cut off. • When you copy the data stored in the internal...
...to the operating instructions supplied with the PictBridge standard. Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to "TV". Nothing appears on the camera screen when a USB connection is made. • The switch on the printer, refer to whether the printer is compliant with the image size... Printing Also see "PictBridge compliant printer" (as 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 cut off both edges cut off. • When you copy the data stored in the internal...
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...step 2 in "Read This First"). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your camera, or the data is damaged. Depending on the state of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • This battery pack is damaged. •...the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Format error • Format the media again (pages 56 and 57). 101 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. Insert...
...step 2 in "Read This First"). Messages If the following corrective actions a few times, your camera, or the data is damaged. Depending on the state of the alphabet appears, your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. For "InfoLITHIUM" battery only • This battery pack is damaged. •...the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Format error • Format the media again (pages 56 and 57). 101 The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the conditions of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may need repair. Insert...
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... different folder (page 58). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that is not compatible with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod to be divided (shorter than [640(Fine)]. 102 Cannot divide • The movie is not a movie. Invalid operation... • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Select another folders, or create a new folder (page 57). File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Use the ...
... different folder (page 58). Image size over • You are playing back an image of a size that is not compatible with the same first three digit number already exists on a tripod to be divided (shorter than [640(Fine)]. 102 Cannot divide • The movie is not a movie. Invalid operation... • The folder with a name beginning with "999" exists on this folder. • You did not operate correctly when copying images from your camera. Select another folders, or create a new folder (page 57). File error • An error occurred while the image was playing back. Use the ...
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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 ...
