Tile model and serial numbers are lock,ted on file SAFEGUARDS bottom. Record tile serial nunlbcr in the space provided bdow. RetPr to these numbers whencvcr you cull upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S730 For your protection, please read these safety Serial No.
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long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall Cleaning oullel and disconnect file antenna or cable sysleln. Unplug tile set IYom tile wall outlet betknv This will prevent damage to tile sel due to clemling or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemlers fighming and power-line surges.
Read this first Tile supplied interl_ce cable musl be used with lhe equipmenl in order to comply with tile limils lor a digital dc_, ice pursuanl 1o Subparl B of Part 15 of PCC Rules. Do not expose tile batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, lirc or tile like.
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Tokyo, 108- Oltice, your household waste disposal _lxicc 0075 Japan. Tile Aulhorized Represenlati_e the shop where you purcha_d the product. EMC and product satPty is Sony Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger Strasse 61,70327 Stuttgart, Gernlany. For any service or guzlranlee matters plea_ rclcr to the addrcsses given in sq)arate service or guaranl_ docllnlenls.
• Do not ainl tile c_mlcra at tile sun or other bright Associalion). light. It may cause the mallhnction of the • Sony does not guarantee that the camm;a will cglnlera. play back images recorded or edited with other • Do not u_ the camera near a location that equipmenL or that other equipment will play generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..............Read this first .................... Notes on using your camera ..............Getting started ................. Checking the accessories supplied ............1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) ....9 2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ..........
1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) O Open the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. O Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks. Match +/- and insert. Close the battery/"Memory Stick Duo" cover. When there is no "Memory Stick Duo"...
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_WARNING Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Cbeck tbe ",','diddate (month-year) displayed on the batteries. _To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to turn on and cbeek the time on the LCD screen. Battery re ma ining J_ .
2 Turningthe camera on/setting the clock _]_ Press POWER. Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display lorumt with ,it/V. then press 0. 2 Select each item with 4/P" and set the numeric value with A/V. then press 0. 3 Select [OK] with P.'.
Shootingimageseasily OSelect a mode with the mode dial. Still image (auto adjustnlent nlode): Select _. Movie: Select H. Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: AE/AF lock indicator 1 Press attd hold tile shutter buttun...
M0de dial/Zoom/FlashlMacro/Self-timer/Display/Image size Using the mode dial _W/T Using the zoom Set the nlode dial to the desired ftutction. Press T to press W to tlndo zoom, zoon]. Auto Adjustment _ Flash (Selecting a flash mode Allows easy shooting willl tile scllings images) for still a@lsted automatic_dly.
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_I_=,Tochange the still image size _Using the self-timer Press ;_-. (Image Size), then press •/3? to Press • (_.)) on the control button select the size. repeatedly until the desired mode is selected. To turn off the hnage Size menu, press ;_-" again.
Viewing/deletingimages OPress (Playback). If you press when the camera is powered off, the cumera is turned on automatically und set to playb+tckmode.To switch to the sllooting mode, press [] again. OSelect an image with 41111,, on the control button. Movie: •...
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_To delete images in index mode While an index screen is displayed, press "_ (Delete) and select [Select] with A/V on the control butten, then press •. 2 Select the image you want to delete with A/V/4/P,'. then press • to display the "_ (Delete) indicator on the selected image.
Indicators on the screen Each time you press • (DISP) on tile conlrol butlon, tile display changes Battery remaining (page 14). AE/AF lock _When shooting still images Recording mode White balance ,A -:+:- STBY Standby/Recording a movie Mode dial (Scene Selection) Mode dial (Program Auto) Camera...
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Vibration warning Macro _-N_ Low battery warning AF range finder frame indicator PictBridge connecting 1,0rn Focus preset distance +2.0EV Exposure Vahle 101-0012 Folder-file number ISO number Bo400 , E::::::::::::::::_:Z , Playback Metering mode Flash White balance PictBrklge connecting ,A -:._:- RWB _.'z hnage size...
Changing the settings- Menu/Setup _]_ Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial. Playback: Press [] (Playback). Different items are available depending on the position ol the mode dial and Recording/Playback mode, Press MENU to display the menu. Select the desired menu item with 41/1_ on the control button.
For detailson the operation _ page lg Menu items on the n]ode The available menu items vary depending setting (shoeting/vie',_ ing), and the mode dial pesitien in the shooting mede. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu COLOR (Color Mode) Changes the vividness of the image or adds special...
For detai/son the operation _ page lg Setup items Camera Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the camera. Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Auto Review Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately...
Enjoyingyour computer You can view images shol with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD- ROM/supplied), you can et\ioy still images and movies from the camera more than exer. For delails, refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied). SupportedOperating Systemsfor USB connectionand application software (supplied) ForWindowsusers...
Viewing"Cyber-shotHandbook" For Macintosh users "Cyber-shot Hattdbook" in the CD-ROM (supplied) explains how tu use tile camera Turn on your computer, and inscrl the CD- in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. Select the [Handbook] fulder and copy "Handbook.pdf"...
Battery life and memory capacity Battery life and number of images you can record/view Notes on the batteries The mHnbers shown in the following tables assume new batteries are used at an ambient • Tile battery capacity decrew, es as tile numbcr of temperature of 25 >C(77 >F).
• Wllen tile number of remaining shootable images is greater titan 9,999_ the ">9999" indicator appears. • You can resizc tile images later/[Resizel, page 20). • Wllen 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.
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_The approximate recording time of movies The numbers in the table below sho_ rtile approximate maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files. The maximum length of time you can shoot continuously is about 10 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) 320x240 _:_k50 6:01:10...
I° Initialize the settings (page 21). [° Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware thai by sending tile camera for repair, you gixe consent that the contents of the internal memory may be checked. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
15). • The l_)lder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Sony does not guaramee playback of image files on the camera if the files have been processed using a computer or recorded with another camera. • The camera is in USB mode. Delete the USB connection.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera On operating temperatures the following places Your camcra is designed b.n u_ under tile tenlperamres between 0°C and 40°C (32°F • In ml extremely hot, cold or lmlnid place 104°F). Shooling ill extremely cold or hot places In placcs such as in a car parked...
5 7/g inches) (W)/approx. 0.5 to 2.0 nl ( 1 Trademarks test 7 3/4 inches to 6 test 6 3/4 inches) • C.WbED..sh,_: ',5"yher-shot" arc mtdemarks [inputandOutputconnectors] of Sony Corporation. (USB)*A/V terminal: • "Memory Stick", ,7_. , "Memou Stick PRO", Video.
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