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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-S930 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-126-520-11(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-S930 For details on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-126-520-11(1)
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... items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life and memory capacity 24 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 24 Number of still ...images and recordable time of contents Notes on using your camera 6 Getting started 7 Checking the accessories supplied 7 1 Inserting the batteries/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ...8 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 10 Shooting images easily 11 Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash...
... items 20 Setup items 21 Enjoying your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life and memory capacity 24 Battery life and number of images you can record/view 24 Number of still ...images and recordable time of contents Notes on using your camera 6 Getting started 7 Checking the accessories supplied 7 1 Inserting the batteries/"Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately) ...8 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 10 Shooting images easily 11 Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash...
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... remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is lit. However, some cases, the camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use. These dots are operational for failure to record or loss or...
... remove the "Memory Stick Duo" media while the access lamp is lit. However, some cases, the camera cannot be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [ No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for effective use. These dots are operational for failure to record or loss or...
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Hook 7 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) -
Hook 7 "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Cyber-shot application software - "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) -
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... the nature of the battery. 8 and insert. 4Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 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. 8 and insert. 4Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" media cover. [ When there is no "Memory Stick Duo" media inserted The camera records/plays back images using the internal memory (approx. 12 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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... the batteries are inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (Auto power-off function). 10 2 Turning the... camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2Set the clock with the control button....
... the batteries are inserted in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. • The camera does not have a feature for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries (Auto power-off function). 10 2 Turning the... camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button ɟ Control button 1 z button 2 3 1Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2Set the clock with the control button....
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... button ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode switch Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. Movie: Select (Movie). 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
... button ɠ Shutter button Zoom (W/T) button Mode switch Tripod receptacle (bottom) (Image Size) button 1Select a mode with the shutter button. Movie: Select (Movie). 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side.
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... using the menu. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Landscape Shoots with priority on a distant subject. Normally, put the camera in low lighting. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off [ Macro (Shooting close-up . Scene Selection...zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images Press the MENU button and select [Camera], then select the desired mode. High Sensitivity Shoots images without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots a person's skin with the settings adjusted ...
... using the menu. Snow Shoots snow scenes in white more vividly. Landscape Shoots with priority on a distant subject. Normally, put the camera in low lighting. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of flash light. : Flash forced off [ Macro (Shooting close-up . Scene Selection...zoom Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode for still images Press the MENU button and select [Camera], then select the desired mode. High Sensitivity Shoots images without losing the nighttime atmosphere. Soft Snap Shoots a person's skin with the settings adjusted ...
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... z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you want to the single image screen, press z. 14 To return to delete and...
... z again to stop playback.) Press B to fast forward, b to rewind. (Press z to return to normal playback.) • You cannot listen to the audio with this camera when a movie is played back. [ To delete images 1 Display the image you want to the single image screen, press z. 14 To return to delete and...
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...13). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back 16 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program Auto) White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you... can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the USB cable...
...13). [ When shooting still images [ When shooting movies [ When playing back 16 Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program Auto) White balance Burst mode Metering mode Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning • Indicates vibration may prevent you... can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) mark PictBridge connecting • Do not disconnect the USB cable...
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... the screen. Selects a luminous sensitivity. Prevents accidental erasure. Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position, and the shooting mode. Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. SteadyShot Face Detection REC Mode Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects the continuous shooting method. Changes the vividness of the image...
... the screen. Selects a luminous sensitivity. Prevents accidental erasure. Only the available items are displayed on the mode switch position, and the shooting mode. Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. SteadyShot Face Detection REC Mode Selects the anti-blur mode. Selects the continuous shooting method. Changes the vividness of the image...
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...time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the default setting. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Selects the USB mode to be used in.... 21 Memory Tool - Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in "Memory Stick ...
...time. Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to the default setting. Selects the digital zoom mode. Memory Tool - Change REC.Folder Changes the folder currently used when connecting the camera to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Selects the USB mode to be used in.... 21 Memory Tool - Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. For details on the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in "Memory Stick ...
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... the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available "Memory Stick" media Reader/Writer. • For further details on a...not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. For details, refer to...
... the "Memory Stick Duo" media into the "Memory Stick" media slot on your computer You can enjoy still images and movies from the camera more than ever. Enjoying your computer, or use a commercially available "Memory Stick" media Reader/Writer. • For further details on a...not supported. *2 Starter (Edition) is not supported. • Your computer must be pre-installed with the camera on the operating environment of "PMB" Cyber-shot application software, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CDROM (supplied), you can view images shot with an OS listed above. For details, refer to...
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...the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 23 ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. The installation menu screen appears. click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh ...users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to use the camera...
...the installation is complete, double-click "Handbook.pdf". 23 ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook" "Cyber-shot Handbook" in detail. The installation menu screen appears. click the shortcut created on the desktop. [ For Macintosh ...users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD- ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the [Handbook] folder and copy "Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] folder to use the camera...
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.... The battery power is used frequently. - of images Alkaline Approx. 280 Approx. 5600 [ Notes on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to all alkaline batteries in the table depending...battery for alkaline battery are approximations and allow for trial use . [ When shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The camera has been turned on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is for changing ...
.... The battery power is used frequently. - of images Alkaline Approx. 280 Approx. 5600 [ Notes on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) • The battery life and the number of images do not apply to all alkaline batteries in the table depending...battery for alkaline battery are approximations and allow for trial use . [ When shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. The camera has been turned on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is for changing ...
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...image size, see page 13. [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2 (8M) 2 58 115 230 470 ... shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • 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. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table...
...image size, see page 13. [ The approximate recordable number of still images (Units: Images) Internal Capacity memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Size Approx. 12MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 10M 2 58 115 230 470 940 1900 3800 3:2 (8M) 2 58 115 230 470 ... shootable images is greater than 9,999, the ">9999" indicator appears. • 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. [ The approximate recordable time of movies The numbers in the table...
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... poles of batteries or the terminals of the internal memory may not be checked. Replace them with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you give consent that the contents of the...-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 21). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about one due to correct the display. • The batteries are not charged sufficiently. Turn off ...
... poles of batteries or the terminals of the internal memory may not be checked. Replace them with your camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you give consent that the contents of the...-insert the batteries, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 21). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for about one due to correct the display. • The batteries are not charged sufficiently. Turn off ...
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... images. • Set the mode switch to (Movie) when shooting movies. This phenomenon is in USB mode. Replace them with another camera. • The camera is not a malfunction. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 8). Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. •... switch to (Playback) (page 14). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have a feature for about three minutes while the power is occurring and white, black, red, purple...
... images. • Set the mode switch to (Movie) when shooting movies. This phenomenon is in USB mode. Replace them with another camera. • The camera is not a malfunction. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (page 8). Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. •... switch to (Playback) (page 14). • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guarantee playback of image files on the camera if the files have a feature for about three minutes while the power is occurring and white, black, red, purple...
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... occurs Turn off . Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, and leave the camera for the moisture to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide... sure to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. This rechargeable battery is not charged, you shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place...
... occurs Turn off . Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, and leave the camera for the moisture to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide... sure to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. This rechargeable battery is not charged, you shoot with moisture remaining inside or outside the camera. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. • In a location subject to rocking vibration • Near strong magnetic place...
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...] Image device: 7.7 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 - 19.2 mm (36 - 108 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.9 (W) - 5.4 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White ...
...] Image device: 7.7 mm (1/2.3 type) color CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 - 19.2 mm (36 - 108 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.9 (W) - 5.4 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White ...