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Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S930 For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" on advanced operations, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. © 2009 Sony Corporation 4-126-520-11(1)
Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual GB DSC-S930 For details on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read "Cybershot Handbook" (PDF) and "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" 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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... (sold separately) ...8 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 10 Shooting images easily 11 Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size ........ 12 Viewing/deleting images 14 Indicators on using your computer 22 Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application software (supplied 22 Viewing "Cyber-shot Handbook 23 Battery life...
... (sold separately) ...8 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock 10 Shooting images easily 11 Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size ........ 12 Viewing/deleting images 14 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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...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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"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 - Hook 7 "Cyber-shot Handbook" - Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) • USB cable (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (1) -
"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 - Hook 7 "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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.../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 ...
.../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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... screen (pages 18, 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the batteries are inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the... camera for superimposing dates on battery power and 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...
... screen (pages 18, 21). [ Notes on when the power is turned on • Once the batteries are inserted in the camera, it may take time before operation becomes possible. • If the camera is running on images. By using "PMB" in the CD-ROM (supplied), you do not operate the... camera for superimposing dates on battery power and 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...
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... sounds. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select (Movie). 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the...
... sounds. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down . Movie: Select (Movie). 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. The z (AE/AF lock) indicator (green) flashes, a beep sounds, the indicator stops flashing and remains lit. 2 Press the...
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...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. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the settings adjusted automatically. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of people in ... off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to shoot with priority on a distant subject. High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in low ...
...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. Beach Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the settings adjusted automatically. Twilight Portrait Shoots sharp images of people in ... off [ Macro (Shooting close-up) Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. : Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to shoot with priority on a distant subject. High Sensitivity Shoots images without a flash even in low ...
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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 Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button z button...
... 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 Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button z button...
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...[ 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 from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order...
...[ 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 from shooting clear images due to stabilize the camera. Even if the vibration warning appears, you can still shoot images. Zoom scaling Color mode PictBridge connecting Protect Print order...
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... Reduction Color Mode (Setup) Sets to usage. Selects the folder for adjusting the focus when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Changes Setup items. 20 Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. Changes the image size according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Adjusts the color tones. Retouches still images. Selects the continuous...
... Reduction Color Mode (Setup) Sets to usage. Selects the folder for adjusting the focus when using a PictBridge compliant printer. Changes Setup items. 20 Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. Changes the image size according to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Adjusts the color tones. Retouches still images. Selects the continuous...
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... used for recording images. Memory Tool - Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to be used when connecting the camera to the default setting. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory...the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 18 Setup items Main Settings Beep Function Guide Initialize USB...
... used for recording images. Memory Tool - Shooting Settings Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Review Displays lines to easily set a subject in the internal memory to be used when connecting the camera to the default setting. Internal Memory Tool Format Formats the internal memory...the screen for approximately two seconds immediately after shooting a still image. Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Selects the digital zoom mode. Displays the recorded image on the operation 1 page 18 Setup items Main Settings Beep Function Guide Initialize USB...
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... a computer. OS upgrades are 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". 22 By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit...
... a computer. OS upgrades are 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". 22 By using the software in the CD-ROM (supplied). For details, refer to v10.5) not compatible *1 64-bit...
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...instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- Adobe Reader is required to use the camera in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click... "Handbook.pdf". 23 When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- ROM (supplied) into the ...
...instructions to your computer, and insert the CD- Adobe Reader is required to use the camera in the [GB] folder to copy. • When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook", the "Cyber-shot Step-up Guide" will be installed automatically. 3 After the installation is complete, double-click... "Handbook.pdf". 23 When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] button, the screen for copying "Cyber-shot Handbook" appears. 2 Follow the on your computer. 3 After copying is complete, double- ROM (supplied) into the ...
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... battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is based 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 trial use...shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. of images Alkaline Approx. 60 Approx. 120 • The measurement method is for regular camera use. • Viewing single images in the table depending on commercial norms, and do not change, regardless of image size. [ When...
... battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc. • The supplied alkaline battery is based 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 trial use...shooting still images Battery Battery life (min.) No. of images Alkaline Approx. 60 Approx. 120 • The measurement method is for regular camera use. • Viewing single images in the table depending on commercial norms, and do not change, regardless of image size. [ When...
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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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Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the internal .... • This phenomenon occurs when you give consent that by sending the camera for about one due to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you use the camera in an extremely cold location. • The batteries are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using alkaline...
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with new ones. • When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the internal .... • This phenomenon occurs when you give consent that by sending the camera for about one due to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF). 2 Remove the batteries, wait for repair, you use the camera in an extremely cold location. • The batteries are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • When using alkaline...
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...mode 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 again (page 10). • The batteries are discharged. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the... batteries (page 8). • The batteries are discharged. Cannot turn on the image. If it is full, do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is not a malfunction. Cannot...
...mode 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 again (page 10). • The batteries are discharged. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the... batteries (page 8). • The batteries are discharged. Cannot turn on the image. If it is full, do not operate the camera for superimposing dates on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you are shooting a very bright subject. • The smear phenomenon is not a malfunction. Cannot...
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...or stepping on or off . Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, and leave the camera for use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. • In a ...• Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with the power off . In this case, be repaired....
...or stepping on or off . Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert batteries with enough power remaining in the camera, and leave the camera for use the camera, but the date and time will not be indicated. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction. • In a ...• Near strong magnetic place • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with the power off . In this case, be repaired....
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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 ...
