Sony DSC-S730 Podręcznik

© 2007 Sony Corporation 3-281-190-11(1)Digital Still CameraCyber-shot HandbookDSC-S730Before operating the unit, please read this Handbook thoroughly

10Basic techniques for better imagesA digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.If it contains a large number of pixels, th

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11Basic techniques for better imagesThe eyes of the subject may come out red, or fuzzy white circular spots may appear when using the flash. These phe

12Identifying partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Shutter button (21)B Self-timer lamp (23)C MicrophoneD LensE POWER buttonF

13Identifying partsI AC adaptor cord coverWhen using an AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied)• Do not pinch the cord when you close the cover.• You cannot

14Indicators on the screenEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes (page 18).See the pages in parentheses for details o

15Indicators on the screenCDEDisplay IndicationImage size (24)Recording folder (52)• This does not appear when using internal memory.Remaining interna

16Indicators on the screenWhen playing back still imagesWhen playing back moviesABDisplay IndicationBattery remainingRecording mode (21)Image size (24

17Indicators on the screenCDEDisplay IndicationPictBridge connecting (77)Recording folder (52)• This does not appear when using internal memory.Playba

18Changing the screen displayEach time you press v (DISP) on the control button, the display changes as follows:*The brightness of the LCD Backlight u

19Using the internal memoryThe camera has approximately 22 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no “Memory Stick Du

2Notes on using your cameraNotes on the types of “Memory Stick” that you can use (not supplied)“Memory Stick Duo”You can use a “Memory Stick Duo” with

20Basic OperationsUsing the mode dialSet the mode dial to the desired function.On Function GuideWhen [Function Guide] is set to [On], the descriptions

21Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)1 Select a mode with the mode dial.Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select .Movie:

22Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)Movie: Press the shutter button fully down.To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again

23Basic OperationsShooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)Macro (Shooting close-up)Press b ( ) on the control button repeatedly until the desired

24Shooting images easily (Auto adjustment mode)To change the still image sizePress (Image Size), and then press v/V to select the size.For details o

25Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene selection)1 Select the desired mode of Scene Selection ( , , , , , , ).• For details on modes, se

26Shooting still images (Scene selection)Scene Selection modesThe following modes are preset to match the scene conditions.*When you shoot images usin

27Basic OperationsShooting still images (Scene selection)Functions you can use in Scene SelectionFor shooting an image appropriately according to the

28Viewing/deleting images1 Press (Playback).• If you press (Playback) when the camera is powered off, the camera is turned on automatically and set

29Basic OperationsViewing/deleting imagesTo view an index screenPress (Index) and select an image with v/V/b/B. To display the next (previous) index

3Table of contentsNotes on using your camera ...2Basic techniques for better images

30Using the menuUsing menu items1 Recording: Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.Playback: Press (Playback).• Different items are available d

31For details on the operation 1 page 30Using the menuMenu itemsShooting menu (page 32)The available menu items vary depending on the mode setting (sh

32For details on the operation 1 page 30Shooting menuThe default settings are marked with .You can change the brightness of the image, accompanied by

33Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Manually adjusts the exposure.• For details on the Exposure, see page 8.• The comp

34Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in au

35Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30z If the subject is out of focusWhen shooting with the subject at the edge of the

36Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposu

37Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this functi

38Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30• For details on the white balance, see page 9.• Under fluorescent lights that flicker, the whit

39Using the menuShooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Selects whether the camera performs continuous shooting or not when you press the

4Table of contentsViewing menu ... 41 (Folder): Selecting the fo

40Shooting menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Adjusts the amount of flash light.• To change flash mode, see page 22.• If the subject is too br

41For details on the operation 1 page 30Using the menuViewing menuThe default settings are marked with .Selects the folder containing the image you w

42Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Protects images against accidental erasure. The - indicator appears on a protected image.To prote

43Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30To cancel the protectionIn single image modePress z in step 3 or 4 of “To protect i

44Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Plays back recorded images in order (Slide show).1 Select [Interval], [Repeat] and [Image] with v

45Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30You can change the image size of a recorded image (Resize), and save it as a new fi

46Viewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Rotates a still image.1 Display the image to be rotated.2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select

47Using the menuViewing menu For details on the operation 1 page 30Records an enlarged image (page 28) as a new file.1 Press MENU during playback zoom

48Using the Setup screenUsing Setup itemsYou can change the default settings using the Setup screen.1 Press MENU to display the menu.2 After pressing

49For details on the operation 1 page 48Using the Setup screen CameraThe default settings are marked with .Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera

5Table of contentsEnjoying your Windows computer ...60Installing the software (supplied)...

50Camera For details on the operation 1 page 48When you operate the camera, the function guide appears.The flash strobes two or more times before shoo

51For details on the operation 1 page 48Using the Setup screen Internal Memory ToolThis item does not appear when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in

52For details on the operation 1 page 48 Memory Stick ToolThis item appears only when a “Memory Stick Duo” is inserted in the camera. Formats the “Mem

53Using the Setup screenMemory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48Changes the folder currently used for recording images.1 Select [OK] w

54Memory Stick Tool For details on the operation 1 page 48Copies all images in the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo”.1 Insert a “Memory Stick Du

55For details on the operation 1 page 48Using the Setup screen Setup11The default settings are marked with .Selects the sound produced when you opera

56For details on the operation 1 page 48 Setup22The default settings are marked with .Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera to a

57Using the Setup screenSetup2 For details on the operation 1 page 48Sets the date and time.1 Select [Clock Set] in the (Setup2) screen.2 Select [OK

58Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVYou can view images on a TV by connecting the camera to a TV.The connection varies according to the type

59Viewing images on a TVViewing images on a TVOn TV color systemsIf you want to view images on a TV screen, you need a TV with a video input jack and

6Basic techniques for better imagesWhen you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Remember t

60Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerFor details on using a Macintosh computer, refer to “Using your Macintosh computer” (page 72).Illus

61Using your computerEnjoying your Windows computerThe following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera.Recommended environ

62Installing the software (supplied)You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure.• Log in as Administrator.1 Turn on your com

63Using your computerInstalling the software (supplied)After you install the software, the short cut icons for “Picture Motion Browser”, “Picture Moti

64On the “Picture Motion Browser” (supplied)You can use still images and movies from the camera more than ever by taking advantage of the software.Thi

65Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Insert a “Memory Stick Duo” with recorded images into the cam

66Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”1 Connects the camera to a computer as described “Connecting the camera to your co

67Using your computerCopying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”Perform the procedures from step 1 to 4 below before:• Disconne

68Copying images to your computer using the “Picture Motion Browser”• Image files are named as follows: – Still image files: DSC0ssss.JPG– Movie files

69Using your computerCopying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”You can copy images to your computer without “Picture Motion Browser

7Basic techniques for better imagesHints for preventing blurThe camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake.” On t

70Copying images to a computer without “Picture Motion Browser”3 Click [Open folder to view files] t [OK](Only for Windows XP) as the wizard screen ap

71Using your computerViewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the “Memory Stick Duo”This section describes the process usin

72Using your Macintosh computerYou can copy images to your Macintosh computer.• “Picture Motion Browser” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.Th

73Using your computerUsing your Macintosh computerDrag and drop the drive icon or the icon of the “Memory Stick Duo” to the “Trash” icon beforehand wh

74Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” is also installed. “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” f

75Printing still imagesPrinting still imagesHow to print still imagesWhen you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off, so be sure

76Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printerEven if you do not have a computer, you can print images shot using your camera by conn

77Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer1 Connect the camera to the printer.2 Turn on your camera and the

78Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer2 Select print settings with v/V/b/B.[Index]Select [On] to print as an index image.[Siz

79Printing still imagesPrinting images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer[Select]Selects images and prints all the selected images.Select t

8Basic techniques for better imagesYou can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is the amount of light th

80Printing at a shopYou can take a “Memory Stick Duo” containing images shot with your camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop su

81Printing still imagesPrinting at a shop1 Display the index screen (page 29).2 Press MENU to display the menu.3 Select [DPOF] with b/B, then press z.

82TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.Be aware that by sending the camera for repair

83TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power run

84TroubleshootingCannot record images.• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or “Memory Stick Duo”. If it is full, do one of the following:–

85TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.• (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode) is selected in the Scene mo

86TroubleshootingDots appear and remain on the screen.• This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded (page 2).Cannot shoot images in success

87TroubleshootingTroubleshootingComputer OS compatibility with camera is unknown.• Check “Recommended computer environment” on page 61 for Windows, an

88TroubleshootingThe image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer.• You are playing back the movie directly from the i

89TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSee “PictBridge compliant printer” together with the following items.Images are printed with both edges cut off.• Depe

9Basic techniques for better imagesThe apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.Example: The color of an image affected by

90TroubleshootingPrinting is canceled.• You disconnected the dedicated USB cable before the (PictBridge Connecting) mark disappears.Cannot insert th

91TroubleshootingTroubleshootingThe lens gets fogged.• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before u

92Warning messagesIf the following messages appear, follow the instructions.E• The battery level is low. Insert new ones or charged Nickel-Metal Hydri

93TroubleshootingWarning messagesCannot record• The camera cannot record images in the selected folder. Select a different folder (page 53).File error

94OthersUsing the camera abroad — Power sourcesYou can use the camera, the AC-LS5K AC Adaptor (not supplied) in any country or region where the power

95OthersOn the “Memory Stick Duo”A “Memory Stick Duo” is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” that can be used wit

96On the “Memory Stick Duo”Notes on using the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor (not supplied)• To use a “Memory Stick Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant dev

97OthersOn the batteriesBatteries you can and cannot use with your cameraA: suppliedB: supportedC: rechargeable* Before using batteries, read the foll

98IndexIndexAAC Adaptor...13Adjusting EV...18, 33AE/AF lock indicator ...21, 35AF lock...

99IndexIndexMMacintosh computer ....72Recommended environment......72Macro.........23Mass Storage...