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Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S730 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-198-11(1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S730 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-198-11(1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
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...turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on ...
...turn on the camera again. [ On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back ...images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images. • Using the camera in insufficient light emission. [ Notes on ...
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..." (not supplied 9 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 11 Shooting images easily 12 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 13 Viewing/deleting images 15 Indicators on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life...
..." (not supplied 9 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 11 Shooting images easily 12 Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size 13 Viewing/deleting images 15 Indicators on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life...
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Cyber-shot application software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8 "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
Cyber-shot application software - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • Dedicated USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • Dedicated A/V cable (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. • CD-ROM (1) - "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook 8 "Cyber-shot Handbook" -
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... the nature of the battery. 9 supported a a rechargeable - and insert. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ Batteries you can and cannot use with your... camera Battery type LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Manganese ...
... the nature of the battery. 9 supported a a rechargeable - and insert. 4 Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 22 MB). [ Batteries you can and cannot use with your... camera Battery type LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary Battery Manganese ...
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2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, ... • Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function). 11
2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock POWER button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1 Press POWER. 2 Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, ... • Unless you set the clock, the Clock Set screen appears each time the camera is turned on. • If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (Auto power-off function). 11
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Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The shutter sounds. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button ...
Movie: Select . 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The shutter sounds. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Macro button DISP button Flash button Self-timer button ...
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To listen to the audio, connect with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to ... b/B on automatically and set to the audio with external outputs such as a TV, a speaker, etc. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is played back. To switch to the single image screen, press z. 15
To listen to the audio, connect with this camera when a movie is turned on the control button. To display the next (previous) index screen, press b/B. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press z again to ... b/B on automatically and set to the audio with external outputs such as a TV, a speaker, etc. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you press when the camera is powered off, the camera is played back. To switch to the single image screen, press z. 15
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... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the triangular mark beside the A/V OUT...
... v/V/b/B, then press z to display the (Delete) indicator on the selected image. 3 Press (Delete). 4 Select [OK] with B, then press z. [ To view images on TV Connect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied). • Align the arrow mark on the dedicated A/V cable connector with the triangular mark beside the A/V OUT...
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N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback 17 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 14). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging 1.6 Zoom scaling RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W -
N Red-eye reduction Sharpness Metering mode Color mode Protect Print order (DPOF) mark Zoom scaling Playback 17 Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 14). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back A Battery remaining z AE/AF lock Recording mode White balance STBY REC Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera mode Playback mode Flash mode Flash charging 1.6 Zoom scaling RICH NATURAL SEPIA B&W -
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... Press and hold MENU, or select (Setup) in playback mode, and press z. 4 Select a setting with v/V/b/B, then press z. 19 Different items are available depending on the camera, then set with v/V. The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in step 3 and...
... Press and hold MENU, or select (Setup) in playback mode, and press z. 4 Select a setting with v/V/b/B, then press z. 19 Different items are available depending on the camera, then set with v/V. The setting you select is invisible, keep pressing b/B until the item appears on the screen. • Select an item in step 3 and...
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...image. Sets the date and time. 21 Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 19 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when... you operate the camera. Setup2 USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the USB mode to the TV...
...image. Sets the date and time. 21 Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 19 Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Function Guide Red Eye Reduction Auto Review Selects the digital zoom mode. Folder Copy Formats the "Memory Stick Duo". Setup1 Beep Language Initialize Selects the sound produced when... you operate the camera. Setup2 USB Connect Video Out Clock Set Selects the USB mode to the TV...
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...; If your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.4) not compatible * 64-bit editions and Starter...
...; If your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. For details, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with the camera on the operating environment of "Picture Motion Browser" Cyber-shot application software, refer to v10.4) not compatible * 64-bit editions and Starter...
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When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook," the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to use the camera in detail. click the shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh...the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM ...
When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook," the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is required to use the camera in detail. click the shortcut created on your computer, and insert the CD- The screen below appears. [ For Macintosh...the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". ROM ...
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...;C (77 °F). You may be less than those indicated in the following situations: - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to purchase an additional battery for regular... of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The flash is used frequently. - of images Alkaline Approx. The camera has been turned on commercial norms, and do not change, regardless of use. [ When shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The ...
...;C (77 °F). You may be less than those indicated in the following situations: - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to purchase an additional battery for regular... of image size. [ When viewing still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The flash is used frequently. - of images Alkaline Approx. The camera has been turned on commercial norms, and do not change, regardless of use. [ When shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The ...
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... details on the image size, see page 14. [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 7M 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508 3:2 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 20). • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 25
... details on the image size, see page 14. [ The approximate number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 7M 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508 3:2 7 41 74 153 313 631 1249 2508... than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resize the images later ([Resize], page 20). • When an image was recorded using an earlier Sony model and is played back on the camera, the image may not appear in the actual image size. 25
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The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. [ The approximate recording time of the movie frame is 320×240. 26
The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" formatted with this camera Size Approx. 22MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 320×240 0:01:00 0:05:50 0:10:40 0:22:00 0:45:00 1:30:50 2:59:50 6:01:10 • The aspect ratio of movies The numbers in the table below show the approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. [ The approximate recording time of the movie frame is 320×240. 26
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... are not charged sufficiently. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about one due to the memory effect, etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you give...
... are not charged sufficiently. Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about one due to the memory effect, etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you give...
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... is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera again (page 11). • The batteries are dead. This phenomenon is in USB mode. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback...8226; The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 9). • Properly connect the...
... is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other than . • Set the mode dial to a position other streaks appear on the camera again (page 11). • The batteries are dead. This phenomenon is in USB mode. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • Press (Playback...8226; The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on the camera. • Insert the batteries correctly (page 9). • Properly connect the...
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... surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to evaporate. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, if you use the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). To prevent damage to the finish or casing: •...; Do not expose the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. This rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject...
... surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to evaporate. Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a dry cloth. However, if you use the camera for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). To prevent damage to the finish or casing: •...; Do not expose the camera to let sand or dust get into the camera. This rechargeable battery is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject...