Sony DSC S730 User Manual DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals And Guides L0802254

SONY Cameras, All Manual L0802254 SONY Cameras, All Owner's Manual, SONY Cameras, All installation guides

User Manual: Sony DSC-S730 DSC-S730 SONY DIGITAL CAMERA - Manuals and Guides View the owners manual for your SONY DIGITAL CAMERA #DSCS730. Home:Electronics Parts:Sony Parts:Sony DIGITAL CAMERA Manual

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 31

Download
Open PDF In Browser	View PDF

SON3t:

Cuber-shot

Digital

Still Camera

Instruction

Manual

DSC-S730
MeMeRY
5TItK

,. shot
Handbook"
(PDF)
and "Cyber-shot
Step-up
For details
on advanced
operations,
please read
"CyberGuide" on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.

Operating Instructions
Before operatingthe unit, please read this manual thoroughly, midretain it for future reference.

3-281-198-11 (1)

Owner's Record
Tile model and serial numbers are lock,ted on file
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
Serial No.

i D

To reduce fire or shock hazard,
not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety
instructions completely belk_re operating
the appliance, attd keep this manttal for
future reference.
Carefully observe all wantings, precautions
and instructions on the appliance, or the one
described in the operating instructions and
adhere to them.

I Power Sources
This set shouhl be opcrated only irom the type oi
powcr source indic_tted on lhe marking labeh If
you arm not sure of lhe lype of electrical power
supplied to your home, consult your dealer or
local power company. For those sets designed to
operale honl battcry power, or olher sources,
relcr
to the operating instructions.

I Polarization

This

symbol

is imended

alerl lhe user 1o the prcsence
of uninsulated
voltage
producl's

'' witllin

"dangerous
tile

enck)sul_

that may

be of suIlicient
magnitude
to constitute
a ri_k of
electric

sllock

to persons.

This symbol is imended to
alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.

This set may be equipped with a pohu'ized _,c
power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider
than tile other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a sal_:ty Icaturc. If you are unable to
insert the plug fldly into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still lidl to lit, contact
your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.
Do not delcat the sM;xly purpo_ of the polarized
plug by Iorcing it in.

I Overloading
DO

nol

oYerload

wall

Ollllels,

eXlellsh)n

cords

convenience receptacles beyond their capacity,
since lhis can resuh ill fire or electric shock.

I Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects ot any kind into tile set
dnough openings as they lnay touch dmlgerous
voltage points or short out paris that could result
ill a lire or electric shock. Never spill lktuid ol ally
kind on tim set.

I Attachments
DO

not

IISe

l/lanlliaCtllrer,

_lltachlnenls
as

they

llOt
inay

recollll/lellded
cause

hazards.

tile

Cleaning
Unplug tile set IYom tile wall outlet betknv
clemling or polishing it. Do not use liquid clemlers
or aerosol cleaners. U_ a clofll lightly dampened
with water lor cleaning file cxterior of tile sol.

long periods of time. unplug it from tile wall
oullel and disconnect file antenna or cable sysleln.
This will prevent damage to tile sel due to
fighming and power-line surges.

Damage Requiring Service
Water
Do

nol/ise

and

Moisture

power-line

operaled

sels

llear

wal_r

lbr cxmnple, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basenlent, or near a
swimnling pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection
Route file power cord so tlmt it is not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attentkm to tile
plugs, receptacles, and the point where the coM
exits lrom tile appliance.

Accessories
Do llOt place tile set Oll illl/instable C_ll't,stand.
tripod, bracket, or table. Tile _t may ball. causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious
damage to tile set. Use only a cart. stand, tripod.
bracket, or table rcconnnended by file
inanll

Unplug tile _t lrom tile wall outlet and rclcr
servicing m qmditied service personnel under file
lbllowing conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or
Irayed.
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fidlen
into tile set.
If tile set has been exposed tit rain or water.
If the set has be_n subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has beml damaged.
If file set does not operate normally when
lollowing file operating instructions. Adjusl only
fllose controls that arc specified in the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extcnsive work by a qualified technician
to rcstore tile sm to norn/al operation.
When the sol exhibits a distinct change ill
per%rmance
this indicates a need lbr service.

filc[ urer,

Servicing
Ventilation
Tile slots and openings in tile cabinet are provided
lbr necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable
operalion of the set, and lit protect it fiOll/
overheating, these slots and openings must never
be blocked or covered.
Never cover file slots and openings will1 a cloth
or olher nlaterials.
Never block lhe slols and opcnings by placing
tile set on a bed, sofil, iilg, or (tiller sinlifiu
silri_lce,

Never place tile sol in a confined space, such as a
bookcase, or buih-in cabinel, unless proper
ventilation is provided.
Do not place tile sel lle_lror over a radiator or
heal register, or where it is exposed to direct
sunlighl.
Lightning
For added pl'otcctkm lor this set during a lightning
storm, or when it is lell unattcnded and unused lor

Do not attclnpt to service tile set yourself as
opellillg

dangerous

rcnlo_,

illg

covers

Inay

expose

yo/i

voltage or other lmzaMs.

Relcr all servicing to qualified _rvice

personncl.

Replacement parts
When replacemcnt parts are rcquircd, be sure tile
service technician has used rcplacelnent parts
specified by tile nlanulzlcltlrcr that have tile salne
characteristics as file original paris.
Unautfiorized substitutions may result ill fire.
electric shock, or other hazaMs.
Safety

Check

Upon conlpletion of any selMcc or repairs to tile
set. ask tile selvice technician to perloln_ routine
saiPty checks (_Jsspecified by tile manuh_cmrer)
to determine that file set is ill sale operating
conditkm.

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.

This device complies
v¢ith Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation
is subject
to the lbllowing
two
conditions:
intericrencc,
interlcrence
may

cause

(1) This

devicc

may not cause

and (2) this device
received,
including
undesired

harmful

must accept
inlerlcrcnce

any
thal

operation.

CAUTION
_u are cautioned thal ally changes or
modilica6ons not expressly approved in this
manual could void your aulhority to operale this
equipmenl.

Note:
Tills equipment llas becn tested and iound to
comply witll tile limits lot a Class B digilal
device, pursuanl to Parl 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide rcasonable
protcc6on against harmlhl interlcrcnce in a
residential inslallation. This equipmenl generates,
uses. and can radiate radio liequency energy and,
if nol installed and used in accordance with lhe
instructions, may c_mse harmihl interlcrcnce to
radio COllllllllnicatiollS. Ho;vc,, m', there is no
guarantee that interl_:rence will not occur in a
particular inslallation. If this equipment does
cause harmfifl interi_:rence to radio or telcvision
reception, wllich call be determined by turning lhe
equipmcnl oil and on. the user is encouraged to
try to correct tile inlertcrencc by one or ii/orc of
tile h)llowing measures:
Reorient or relocate the rccciving antenna.
Increase lhe separation belween lhe
equipment and rcceivm.
Connect lhe equiplnenl into an oullct on a
circuit dil]crcnt liom that lo which tile
receiver is collnected.
Consuh file dealer or an experienced
technician lbr help.

radio/TV

Perchlorale Malerial - special llandling may apply.
See
w ww.dt so.ca, gov/h azardouswasle/perchlor

ale

Perchlorate Malerial : Lithium baltcry conlains
perchlorale.

Disposal
S
This
with
using

product
has been tested and lound compliant
the limits set out in the EMC Directive
lbr
connection

cables

shorter

than

3 meters

of waste

(applicable
(9.8

lla_t).

Union

and

countries
collection

batteries

European
European
with separate
systems)
in the
other

Attention
The electromagnetic liekls m tile specific
liequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
Notice
It static electricity or electromagnetism
causes
data translcr to discontinue midway (lail), restart
the applicg_tion or disconnect and connect tile
colnmunication cg_ble (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable
in the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on tile product or on its packaging
indicates ttlat this product slmll not be treatcd as
household waste. Instead it shall be banded over
to file applicable collection point lor the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipmcnt. By
m]suring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prcvcnt potential negative con_quences
Ibr file environment and human heahh, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conscp.'e natural resources.
For more detailed inlormation about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic
Oltice, your household waste disposal _lxicc or
the shop where you purcha_d the product.

This sylnbol on the battery or on tim packaging
indicates thai the battery provided with this
product shall not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
corlvctly, you will help plvvent potentially
negalive

consequellces

l_lr

tile

envirollnlelll

and

lmman llealth which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The
recycling of the materials will help to conserve
natural rcsources.
In ca_ of producls tlmt Ibr sat_:ty, perlbrmance or
data inlegrily reasons require a perlnanent
connection wilh an incorporated battery, this
batlery should be replaced by qualified service
stall only.
To ensure that the batte W will be trcaled properly,
hand over lhe producl al end-ol-lili: to the
applicable colleclion point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipmenl.
For all other batteries, plea_ view the section on
how to remove tile balte W hom the product sati:ly.
Hand lhe baltel3' over to file applicable collection
point Ibr lhe recycling of waste balteries.
For more detailed informalion about recycling of
tills product or battery, please contact your local
Civic Oltice, your household waste disposal
service or tile shop where you purchased tile
product.
Notice
countries

for the

customers

applying

in the

EU Directives

Tile nlmmlacturcr of tills product is Sony
Corporation. 1-7-1 Konml Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. Tile Aulhorized Represenlati_e Ior
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.

Notes on using yourcamera
Internal memory and "Memory
Stick Duo" back up
Do

not

ttlrn

oil

the

camera,

relnove

the

batteries,

or remove the "Memory Stick Duo" while file
access lamp is lit. Otllerwi_, the internal mcmoly
data or "Memoly Stick Duo" may be damaged, Be
sure to muke a buckup copy to protect your data,

Notes on recording/playback
• Bel_n'c you start recording, nlake a trial
rccoMing to m_Jkesurc tllat tile clmlera is
working correctly.
• The camera is neither dust-prooL nor splashprool, nor water-proof, Read "Precautions"
(page 29) belore operating the camera,
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water
enters inside tile camera, a mallhnction may
occur. In some cases, tile camera cannot be
repaired.
• Do not ainl tile c_mlcra at tile sun or other bright
light. It may cause the mallhnction of the
cglnlera.

• Do not u_ the camera near a location that
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.
Otherwise, the camera nlay not properly record
or play back images.
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations
nlay

callse

• If inoislllrc

lnalflmctions.
condensation

occurs,

remove

belbre using the camera (page 29).
• Do not shake or strike file camera. It may cause
a malfimction and you may not be able to record
images. Furthernlolv, tile recording media may
become unusable or image data may be
damaged.
• Clean the flash surlacc belPre use. The heat of
flash emission may cause dirt on the flash
surli,ce to become discolored or to stick to tile
flash surlnce, rc_,uhing in insull_cient light
emission.

Notes on the LCD screen and
lens
• Tile LCD screen is manuluctured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational lot
ell_:ctive use. However, some tiny black and/or
bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may
appeal on the LCD screen. These dots arc a
normal rcsuh of the manuli_cmring process, and
do not allcct the recording.
• When file batte W level becomes low, the lens
might stop moving, lnsmt new batteries or
charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries and turn
on the camera again.

On image data compatibility
• The camera conlorms with DCF/Design nile
Ior Camera File system) universal standard
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Inlormation Tcclmology Industries
Associalion).
• Sony does not guarantee that the camm;a will
play back images recorded or edited with other
equipmenL or that other equipment will play
back images recorded with the canlera.

_Warning on copyright
Television progranls, lihns, videotapes, and oilier
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materials may be contral T to tile
i?rovisions of the copyright laws.

No compensation for damaged
content or recording failure
golly

CanllOt

conlpensiltc

lor

lililure

to record

loss or damage of rccorded content due to a
mall_mction of tile camera or recording media,
etc.

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)

2 Turning the camera on/setting
Shooting

images

easily

the clock

Indicators

................ 9

.............................................

.................................................................

Mode dial/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image
Viewing/deleting

.........................................................

11
12

size ................. 13

images

...............................................................

on the screen

...............................................................

Changing
the settings - Menu/Setup
..........................................
Menu items .............................................................................................

19
20

Setup items .............................................................................................

Enjoying

your

computer

...............................................................

Supported Operating Systems for IdSB connection and application
software (supplied) .................................................................................

Viewing "Cybepshot

...........................................................

................................................

Battery

Handbook"

life and memory

capacity

Battery life and number of images you carl record/view

........................

Number of still images and recording time of movies ............................
Troubleshooting

.............................................................................

Batteries and power

...............................................................................

Shooting still images/movies
Viewing images
Precautions

Specifications

..................................................................

......................................................................................

....................................................................................

................................................................................

24
25
27
27
28
28
29

Getting started
Checkingthe accessoriessupplied
• LR6 (siz__ AA) alkaline batteries (2)
• Dedicaled USB cable (1)

• Wrist strap ( 1)

• CD-ROM
• Dedicated

A/V

cable

([)

'Cyber-shot

• Inslmction

Attach the strap to prevent the camera
from damage by being dropped.

(1)

Cyber-shot applicalion soflwarc
"Cyber-shot Handbook"
Slq)-up
Guide _'
Manual (this manual) (1)

1 Inserting the batteries/a "Memory Stick Duo" (not supplied)

O Open the battery/"Memory
O Insert the "Memory

Stick Duo" cover.

Stick Duo" (not supplied) all the way in until it clicks.

Match +/- and insert.
Close the battery/"Memory
When there is no "Memory

Stick Duo" cover.
Stick Duo" inserted

The camera records/plays back ima._es usin_ tile internal menlory (approx. 22 MB).
Batteries

you can and cannot

use with

LR6/size AA) alkaline balteries

'our camera

HR 15151:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride
balteries

ZR6 (size AA) Ox} Nickel Primary Ballery

Manganese balleries '_
Lilhium batteries*
Ni-Cd batleries =
Operating periormance
the baltery.

cannot be ensured if vohage drops or other problems are catlsed by tile nature oi

_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
indicator

Battery
remaining

guidelines

Sull]cienl
power
remaining

Battery
full

]

half

J_
...............

Battery low,
recording/
pl uback

Repl ice the balteries with new
ones or fully charged NickelMelal Hydride batleries. (The

will stop

warning

indicalor

flashes.)

goon.

• The battery remaining indicator may not be correct depending

on conditions of use and circumstances.

• When using alkaline batterie_+/Oxy Nickel Primal3' Ballery. the batlery rcmaining indicator may nol
display the correct inlormation.
• When the AC Adaptor (nol supplied) is u_d, lhe baltely remaining

indicator is not displayed.

_To remove the batteries/"Memory Stick Duo"
Open

the battery/"Memory

"Memory

Stick

Stick Duo"

cover.

Duo"

Batteries

Make sure that the access lamp is not
lit, then push the "Memory Stick Duo" in
once.

Access

lamp

Be sure not to drop the batteries,

Access

lamp

• Never open the battery/"Memory
Stick Duo" cover or remove the batteries/'Memory
Stick Duo", when
the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the ' Menlory Stick Duo'Vinternal memory,

2 Turningthe camera on/setting the clock

_]_ Press POWER.
0

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.'. then press 0.
To change the date and time

Select [Clock Set] in tile _

(Setup) screen (page 19).

When you turn on the power
• Unless you set tile 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 flmctiou).

Shootingimageseasily

OSelect

a mode

Still image (auto
Movie: Select H.
0

Hold the camera

with the

mode

dial.

adjustnlent

nlode):

steady,

keeping

Select _.

your arms

at your

side.

Position the subject
in the center of the
focus frame.
J
Shoot with the shutter button.
Still image:
1 Press attd hold tile shutter buttun

AE/AF lock indicator

hallM'ay down to focus.
The • (AE/AF lock) indicator (green)
flashes, a beep sounds, theindicator sl_lps
flashing and remains lit.
2 Press the shutter buttuu fully down.
The shuuer sounds.
Movie:
Press the shutter button fully down.
To slup recording, press Ihe shutler buttun fully duwn again.

M0de dial/Zoom/FlashlMacro/Self-timer/Display/Imagesize
Using the mode dial
Set the nlode

dial to the desired

_W/T
ftutction.

Auto Adjustment

Allows easy shooting willl tile scllings
a@lsted automatic_dly.
Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with tile exposure
adjusted automatically (bolh the shutler
speed and the aperture value). You can Miusl
other
sellings
using
tile [/lenlL
Movie

Allows yo/I to record
inovies.
ISO High Sensitivity
Shoots images wifl/out a flash even in low
lighting.
do
m'_ Soft Snap
Shoots a person's skin with a warmer h)ok.
[]
Landscape
..a

Shoots with the lbcus on a distant subjecl.
Twilight Portrait
Shoots sharp images of people in a dal&
place withoul losing tile nighttime
atmosphere.
Twilight

Shoots night scenes without losing the
nighttime atmosphere.
_.._- Beach
Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with tile
@

Press

Using
T to

zoom,

the

zoom

press W to tlndo

_ Flash

(Selecting

for

images)

still

a flash

zoon].

mode

Press • (_) on tile control btltton repeatedly
until tile desired mode is selected.
(No indicator): Flash Auto
Strobes when there is insullicient
/delhuh setting).
_: Flash forced on

light

_SL: Slow synchro (Flash forced on)
Tile shutter speed is slow ill a dark place to
clearly shool tile background that is ()tit of
flash light.
@ : Flash forced off

_
Press

Macro (Shooting close-up)
411(_)

repeatedly
selected.

on tile control
until the desired

button
mode

(No indicator): Macro Off
_: Macro On (W side: Approx. 5 cm or farther (2
inches or farther), T side: Approx. 35 cm or farther
(13 7/8 inches or farther) from the front of the
lens)

blueness of the water captured more vividly.
Snow
Shoots

snow

scelles

ill

white

clearly.

_Using

the self-timer

Press • (_.)) on the control button
repeatedly until the desired mode is
selected.
(No indicator):Notusingtireself-timer
_0: Settingthe10-seconddelayself-timer
_.'2:Settingthe 2-seconddelayself-timer
When you press tile shutter button, the selftimer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until
the shutter operates.
lamp

DISP Changing

the screen

display
Press • (DISP) on tile control button.
Each time you press • (DISP), the display
changes as follows:
i indicators on
ndicators

!227/
The

brightness

of the LCD Backlighl up

_I_=,Tochange the still image size
Press ;_-. (Image Size), then press •/3? to
select the size.
To turn off the hnage Size menu, press ;_-"
again.

: 7M

Up to A3/I I x 17" print

_..2:3:2

Match 3:2 Aspect Ratio

L"_: 5M

Up to A4/gx10"

_'_,a : 3M

Up to 13x 18cm/5xT'

E'_GA:VGA

For E-mail

[_.9:16:9

Display On 16:9 HDTV

print
print

Viewing/deletingimages

OPress

If you press

(Playback).
[]

when

the camera

is powered

off, the cumera

playb+tckmode.To switch to the sllooting mode, press []
OSelect

is turned

on automatically

und set to

again.

an image with 41111,,
on the control button.

Movie:
• to pl+ty back a movie. (Press • +tgain to stop playback.)
Press • to t_,sttbrward, • to rewind. (Press • to return to normal playback.)
• You cunnot listen to the audio witl/this camera when a movie is played Ntck. To listen m the mldio,
connect with extermd outputs such +tsa TV,a spe+tker,clc.
Press

_ To delete images

1 Display

the image you want to delete and press "_ (Delete).

2 Select [Delete] with A, then press O.
_To

view an enlarged

image (playback

zoom)

Press (_ while displaying a still image.
To undo the zoom. press _.
Ac{iust the position with A/V/4I/P,..
To cancel the playback zoom, press O.

_To

view an index screen

Press [{{_(Index) and select an image with A/V/.,II/P,..To display the next (previous) index
screen, press 4Ill,,..
To return to the single image screen, press O.

_To delete images

1 While

in index mode

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,'.
indicator on the selected image.
3 Press _ (Delete).

then press • to display the "_ (Delete)

4 Select [OK] with P,'. then press •.
To view images

on TV

Uennect the camera to the TV with the dedicated A/V cable (supplied).
• Align tile arrow mark on tile dedicaled A/V cable connector wilh the triangular mark beside tile A/V OUT
lerminal and connect lhe cable 1o lhe camera.

To the _
(USB) •
AN OUT terminal

To audio/video
input jacks

Dedicated

cable (supplied)

Indicators on the screen
Each time you press • (DISP) on tile
conlrol butlon, tile display changes
(page 14).

[]
Battery

remaining

AE/AF lock

_When

shooting

still images

Recording

mode

White balance

,A -:+:STBY
REC

Standby/Recording

a movie

Mode dial (Scene
Selection)
P

Mode dial (Program Auto)
Camera

Playback

When shooting

movies

[ilode

mode

{, f,SL (_

Flash mode

EID

Flash charging

_.:_:z_

r xl.6

Zoom scaling

Nc_ Nc_
Red-eye

reduction

m
rnN

Sharpness

RICH
NATURAL
SEPIA B&W

Color mode

Metering

mode

Protect
Print order (DPOF)

_When playing back

0.xl,3

mark

Zoom scaling
Playback

[]-_

_BAC_NEXT

[]

Vibration

Macro

warning

AF range finder frame
indicator

_-N_

1,0rn

Focus preset distance

+2.0EV

Exposure

101-0012

Folder-file

Bo400

ISO number

, E::::::::::::::::_:Z

, Playback

Low battery
PictBridge

number
bar

warning
connecting

Vahle

Metering

mode

Flash

[]

White balance
_

PictBrklge
_.'z

hnage

connecting

,A -:._:RWB

size

Spot metering

cross hairs

AF range finder frame
_il

Recording
_

_[,

Changing
Playback

folder
folder
500

Shutter

F2.8

Apemlre

folder

I_1

Remaining internal
memory capacity

Remaining "Memory
Stick" capacity

0:12
[00:00:40]

Recording
recordable

time [maximum
time]

Remaining
recordable

number
images

value

Histogram

128

Shutter

F2,8

Apemlre

Self-timer

+2.0EV

Exposure

IS0400

ISO number

2008

Recorded

12/12

linage number/Number
of
images recorded in selected
folder
Counter

speed

[]

_10 _'2

00:00:12

1 1

speed
value
Vahle
d itc/time of the

9:30 AM

playback

image

_1_- BACK/
NEXT

Selecting

images

m_I

wa Iso>l

_ell/I

Changingthe settings- Menu/Setup

_]_ Recording:

Turn on the camera, then set the mode dial.

Playback: Press []
Different

items

(Playback).

are available

depending

on the position

dial and Recording/Playback

ol the mode

mode,

Press MENU to display the menu.
Select the desired menu item with 41/1_on the control button.
• [1 fl_e desired
• Select

an iteln

iteln

i'_ inviqble,

in playback

keep

mode,

pressing

and press

_/1_

until the iteln

appears

on the screen.

_) Select a setting with A/T.
The

_tting

you

select

is zoomed

and _t.

Press MENU to turn off the menu.
To select

a Setup item

Press and hold MENU, or select
/Setup) in step 0 and then press P".
Select the item to set with A/V/'4/P,'. then
press O.

Setup 2

USB C_n_ect:

For detailson the operation _ page lg

Menu items
The available
menu items vary depending
mode dial pesitien
in the shooting
mede.

on the n]ode setting (shoeting/vie',_
ing), and the
Only the available
items are displayed
on the screen.

Shooting menu
COLOR (Color Mode)

Changes the vividness

[]

Adjusts

(Focus)

Changes the focus method.

[]

(Metering

Mode)

of the image or adds special

Exposure.

Selects the metering mode.

WB (White Bal)

Adjusts the color tones.

ISO

Selects a luminous sensitivity.

Mode (REC Mode)

Selects the continuous

5± (Flash Level)

Adjusts the amount of flash light.

[[_ (Sharpness)

Adjusts the sharpness

(Setup)

effects.

Changes

shooting

method.

of the image.

Setup items.

Viewingmenu
ill

(Folder)

o-,, (Protect)

Prevents accidental

DPOF

Adds a Print order mark.

rl_ (Print)

Prints images using a PictBridge

(Slide)

erasure.

compliant

Changes the image size of a recorded

rl_ (Rotate)

Rotates a still image.

(Setup)

printer.

Plays back a series of images.

-------------------E_
(Resize)

Trimming

Selects the folder for viewing images.

Changes

image.

Setup items.

Records an enlarged

image (Available

only for playback

zoom).

For detai/son the operation _ page lg

Setup items
Camera
Digital Zoom

Selects the digital zoom mode.

Function Guide

Displays the description
camera.

Red Eye Reduction

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon

Auto Review

Displays the recorded image on the screen for approximately
two seconds immediately after shooting a still image.

of functions

when you operate the

when using the flash.

InternalMemoryTool
Format

Formats the internal memory.

E MemoryStickTool
Format

Formats the "Memory Stick Duo".

Create REC. Folder

Creates a folder in a "Memory

Change REC. Folder

Changes

Copy

Copies
Duo".

Stick Duo" for recording

the folder currently used for recording

images.

all images in the internal memory to a "Memory Stick

_=_Setup1
Beep
Language

Initialize

Selects the sound produced
Selects the language
and messages.

when you operate the camera.

to be used in the menu items, warnings,

Initializes the setting to the default setting.

Setup2
USB Connect

Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera
to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the
dedicated USB cable.

Video Out

Sets the video signal output according
the connected video equipment.

Clock Set

Sets the date and time.

to the TV color system of

Enjoyingyour computer
You can view images shol with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CDROM/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)

USBconnection

ForWindowsusers

ForMacintoshusers

Windows 2000 Proli:ssional SP4,
Windows XP ' SP2, Windows

Mac OS 9.11c).21Mac OS X(vl0.1
to v10.4)

Vista :'_

Applicationsoftware
"Picture Motion
Browser"

Windows2000 Prol_:ssionalSP4,
Windows XP" SP2, Windows
Vista"

not compatible

%4-bil editions and Starlet (Edilion) arc not supporled.
• Your compuler must be pm-inslalled

with an OS lisled above. OS upgrades arm not supported.

• If your OS does not support USB connectkms,
• For flnther details on the operaling environment
soltware, relcr to "Cyber-shol Handbook."

use a commercially

available Memory Stick Readm'_Vriter.

of "Picture Motion Brow_r"

Cyber-shol application

Viewing"Cyber-shotHandbook"
"Cyber-shot Hattdbook" in the CD-ROM
(supplied) explains how tu use tile camera
in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view
it.
For Windows

For Macintosh

Turn on your computer, and inscrl the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.

Select the [Handbook] fulder and copy
"Handbook.pdf" stored in the [GB] fulder

users

to your

Turn on your computer, and insert the CDROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The screen below appears.

users

computer.

After copying is complete, double-click
"Handbook.pdf'.

Whcn you click tile [Cyber-shot Handbook]
button, tile scrcen lot copying 'Cyber-shot
Handbook" appears.
2

Follow the on-screen

instructions

to copy.

• When you install "Cyber-shot Handbook,"
the "Cyber-shol Stq>up Guide" will be
installed aulomaticzdly.
3

After the installation is complete, doubleclick the shortcut created on the desktop.

Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
The mHnbers shown in the following tables
assume new batteries are used at an ambient
temperature of 25 >C(77 >F). Tile numbers
shown l\_r images you can record/view are
approximations and allow for changing of
the "Memory Stick Duo" as necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less
than those indicated in the table depending
on tile conditions of use.

Notes

on the

batteries

• Tile battery capacity decrew, es as tile numbcr of
uses
hlcreases
[llld also over
tilne,
• Tile battery lilc and the nunlber of images you
can record/view alx_ decreased under the
Iollowing conditions:
The surrounding tenlperamrc
The flash is used liequently.
Tile

canlcra

has

b_ll

lurned

is low.
on

all(]

oil

nlany

times.

_When shooting still images

Alkaline

Approx.
50

The zoom is used liequently.
The brighmess of LCD Backliglu is set m 1113.

Approx.
IO0

• Shooting in tile lollowing situations:
Shooting once evel3' 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched ahernalely belw_n
W and T raids.

the

The flash strobes once cxe W two tinles.
The power [urns on and oil once every ten
tinles,

• The measurement
standard.

nlethod is based on the CIPA

(CIPA: Cunleru & hnaging Products
Association)
• The bauery lilk: and the number of inlages do
not change, rcgardlcss of inlage size.

_When viewing still images

Alkaline

Approx.
350

Approx.
71)00

• Viewing single images ill order at about three
+cond intervals

Tile battel3' i?owcr is low.
• The values shown lbr alkaline battery arc based
on commm'cial norms, and do not apply to all
alkaline baoeries in all conditions. The values
nlay vary, del?ending on the batte W
nlanulacturefftype,
environmental conditions,
i?roduct setting, etc.
• The supplied alkaline batmry is lor trial use
only. You may n_d to I?urchase an additional
bauery Ior regular cumera u_.

Number of still images and recordingtime of movies
The number of still images attd tile length of time for movies
shooting
conditions
and the recording
mediun/s.

may wtry depending

on the

• Even if die capacity of your r_cording media is dm same as dm one in the table below, dm number of still
images and tile length of time tbr movies may be ditl_:renl.
• For details on tile image size, s_ page 14.
The

approximate

number

of still

images
(Units:

hnages/

153

313

631

1249

25(t8

3:2

153

313

631

1249

25(18

191

390

787

1557

3127

148

306

626

1262

2498

5(t17

VGA

139

780

1428

2941

6013

12121

23983

48166

16:9

133

238

490

1002

2(t2(t

3997

8(t27

• The number of images listed is tbr when [Model is set to [Normal].
• 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.

_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

• Tile aspect ratio ol the nlovie h'ame is 320x240.

6:01:10

Troubleshooting
If you experience lrouble wilh ycmr camera, try the following solutions.
[ 0

Check the items below, and refer to "Cyber-shot Handbook" (PDF).

]

Remove the batteries, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batteries, then
turn on the power.
V

I°
[°

Initialize the settings (page 21).

Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

1
]

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.
• This phenomenon occurs _hen you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
• When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (not supplied), the displayed time
remaining may not be correctly indicated.
• The batteries are discharged, hlsert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
/not supplied) (page 9).
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the poles of batteries or the terminals of the
battery cover are dirty so the batteries are not charged sufficiently. Clean Ihem with a cotton
swab, etc.
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, the displayed time remaining differs from the
current one due to the memory effccL etc. Fully discharge and then charge the batteries to
correct the display.
• The batteries are dead. Replace Ihem with new ones.
The batteries run down too quickly.
• You are using the camera in an extremely cold location.
• The batteries are dead. Replace Ihem with new ones.
• When using the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, charge them sufficiently.
Camera power is turned off automatically
Stick Duo" cover.

when you open the battery/"Memory

• This is not a malfunction. Turn off the camera before you open the battery/"Memory Stick
Duo" cover.

Cannot turn on the camera.
• Insert the batteries correctly (page 9).
• Properly connect the AC Adaptor (not supplied).
• The batteries are discharged, lnserl new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(page 9).
• The batteries arc dead. Replace them with new ones.
The power turns off suddenly.
• If you do not oper ite the camera for d_out three minutes whih: the power is oil the camera
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again
(page 11).
• The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries
(page 9).

Cannot record images.
• Check the free capacity of the internal memory or "Memory Stick Duo" (pages 25, 26). If it is
fidh do one of Ihe following:
Delete unnecessary images (page 15).
Change the "Memory Stick Duo".
• You cannot record images while charging the flash.
• When shooting a still image, set the mode dial to a position other than _.
• Set the mode dial to _ when shooting movies.
Cannot insert dates on images.
• The camera do,:s not have a l_mturefor superimposing dates on images. By using "Picture
Motion Browser", you can print or save images with the date.
Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.
• The smear phenomenon is occurring and white, black, red, purple, or other streaks appear on
the image. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.

Cannot play back images.
• Press [] (Playback)(page 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
• In ml extremely
In placcs
camera
nlay

body

may become
sunlight

camera

body

deti)rmcd,
• In a location

calncra.

and this

malthnction,

discolored

cau_

vibration

Inay

place

or dust

get into

the camera

and in some

cases

the

camera

tills malflmction

in a chair
pocket

as this may cause

or oilier

place

of your

trousep,

malthnction

with

the

or damage

tile

On cleaning

This

cmncl'a

of the catlleril.
occurs

Notc
inside

an hour

that il you
tile lens,

the

settings

This

LCD

tim screen

(nol supplied)
Cleaning

surthcc

the

with

a dry clotil.

cleaning
dust,

kit

etc.

lbr tile

shoot

im_,ges

rechalgeable

water,

with

then

To prevent

a sol1 cloth

wipe

danlage

sliglltly

tile SUlqi_ce with
to tile linisil

with
will

tile canlcra

as flfinner,

cloflls,

insect

• Do not touch
oll your

rcpellcnL
file camera

1o chemicld
alcohol,

sunscrcen
with

products

disposable
or in_cticide.

the power

is on or

is continually
the camera.

Ior only

short

chalged
Howc;'er,

periods,

discharged.

In this case,

even

battcry

if tills rcchargeable

be surc to

beti)rc

baaery

cllalged,
you can still use tile camera,
and time will not be indicated.
Charging

method

of the

backup

using

the

is not

but tile dale

internal

battery

hlsert batteries
with cnough
power rtqnaining
in
tile Calllera, and leilvc tile canlera
l_)r 24 hours or
II]ore with the power

oil,

ally of tile above

hand.

• Do not leave
or vinyl

benzine,

battcry

and other

discharges
gradually,
and if you do not use the
camera
at all b.)r about one lllonth il beconles

rechargeable

c_sing:
• Do not expose

battery

as you are using

use the CUlnma

However,

surface

recharge_d_le

and lime

of whether

chalge this rcchargeable
calnera.

to rcnlove

etc.

surl_ce

tile dale

regardless

completely

a sot_ cloth

camera

tile canlera

moistened

an LCD

e fingerprints,

lens

dust,

Cleaning

you

with

to rcmo_

tile lens with

Iingerplinls,

screen

tins an internal

for mainlaining

as long

such

to e_ apol'atc.

to a

On the internal rechargeable
backup battery

ill the back

Cleaning

Clean

li'om it cold

and wait aboul

moisture
remaining
not be clear.

camera.

Wipe

and

be repaired,

Do not sit down

Wipe

tile
(32°F

nlny COlldellse inside
moisturc
condensation

condensation

oil tile camera

moisture

On carrying

skirt,

under

and 40°C

directly

ctlllSe tl nltlIl/Inctioll

If moisture
Turn

cause

is brought

warm lociltion,/noisturc
outside
tile cmnel'a. This

places

may

b.n u_
0°C

104°F). Shooling
ill extremely
cold or hot places
that exceed
this range is not reconlmended.

11 tile camera

a malthnction.

to rocking

not to let sand
This

between

a healer

beconle

magnetic

or dusty

Be careihl

cannot

nlay

subject

strong

is designed

On moisture condensation

or near

and this may

• In sandy

in tile sun, tile

deh)rmed

camcra

tenlperamres

place

a malflmction.

direct

• Near

or lmlnid

such as in a car parked

cause

• Under
The

hot, cold

Your

the calnera

lOT a long

ill contact

with

rubbcr

time.

Specifications
Camera

Design and specifications
without notice.

arc subject to change

[System]
Image

de_ ice: 7.20

nlnl ( 1/2,5 type)

Primary
color
Total pixel number

color

CC[Z

tilter
of camera:

Approx.
7 410 000 pixels
Effective
pixel number
of camera:
Approx.
7 201 000 pixels
Lens: 3x zoom lens f = 5.8
I05 mm when convertcd
camera)
Expogllre

F2.8

(W)

control_

Seleclion

17.4 toni 135to a 35 mm still

4.8 (T)

A/itolnatic

cxposllre,

Scene

(7 modes)

While balance:
Fluorescent.

Automatic,
Daylight,
Incandescenl,
Flash

Cloudy,

File tormal
(DCF compliant):
Slill images: Exif Vcr. 2.21 JPEG
DPOF compatible
Movies:
AVI (Motion

Recording
media: Internal Memory
22 MB), "Memo U Stick Duo"
Flash: Flash range
(Recomnlended

complianl.

JPEG)
(approx.

(ISO sensitivity
Exposure
Index)

set to Auto):

approx.
0.5 to 3.5 nl ( 1 tcct 7 3/4 inches to 11
test 5 7/g inches)
(W)/approx.
0.5 to 2.0 nl ( 1
test

7 3/4 inches

to 6 test

6 3/4 inches)

(T)

• C.WbED..sh,_:

[inputandOutputconnectors]
(USB)*A/V

OUT

USB

of Sony

terminal:

Video. Audio (Monaural).
COllllnllnicillion
USB

(USB

2.0 compliant)

panel: 6d) cm (2.4 type) TFT drive
mmlber of dots: 112 320 (480×234)

[Power,

(2) (not supplied),
3 V
AC-LS5K
AC Adaptor
(not supplied),

(2), 3 V
2.4 V
Battery

Storage
temperamrc:
20 to +6t)°C (_, to +I4tI°F)
Dimensions:
91.4×61.(1×29.1
toni (3 5/8×2 112×

Mass:

Approx.

batteries
Microphone:
Buzzer
Exif

Dint:

_EMORY

"Menlory

5TJEK _U[l,

Micro",

Stick
Stick

PRO",

Duo",

Stick

PRO

PRODUO,"Memo]y

"MagicGate',

arc trademarks
Vista

and ru_l_.G

of Sony

Windows,

are eilher

IC GILX.TE

Corporation.

DirectX

rcgistered

and Windows

trademarks

lrademarks
of Microsoft
Corporalion
United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh,
Power Mac
registered
• Intd,

or
ill the

Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,
and eMac arc tradenlarks
or

regislered
• Google
• Adobe

two

tradenlarks

MMX,

of Apple

and Pentium

tradenlarks

Inc.

are tradenlarks

of Intel Corporalion.

is a registered
and Reader

tradenlark

arc trademarks

of Adobe Systems
Incorporated
States and/or olhcr countries.

of Google,

Inc.

or trademarks
ill lhe Uniled

etc.)
• In addition,
lhis manual
regislered

Compatible

PRINT
Image Malching
PictBridge:
Compalible

excluding

189 g (6.7 oz) (including
and strap,
Monaural

, "Memou

4.2 V

Power consumption
(during
shooting):
1.2 W
Operating
tenlperature:
0 to 4t)°C (32 to I04°F)

(W/H/D,

,7_.

"Menlou

• Microsolt.

Hydride
batteries
12) (not supplied).
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primaly

I 3116 inches)
protrusions)

Stick",

MEIVlORY
5TI_K
PR0-H5[Iu0."MemoryStick
dots

general]

Power: LR6 (size AA) Alkaline
hatteries
HR 15/51 :HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal

arc mtdemarks

MEMORY STICK PRD,
Duo", MEMORY STICK
Stick PRO-HG
Duo",

[LCDscreen]
LCD
Total

',5"yher-shot"

Corporation.

• "Memory

USB

communication:
Hi-Spe_d

Trademarks

ttI: Conlpatible

systenl

and product

are, in general,
tradenlarks

nanles

lrademarks

used

of their respective

developers
or illallut_lourers,
Sowcx er, tile rM or
_) marks arc not u_d
ill all cases in lhis nlanual.

Additional

information

to frequently
Customer

on this product

asked questions

and answe_

can be found at our

Support Website.

http://www.sony.net/
Printed
(Volatile
ink.

on 70% or more recycled
Organic

Printed in China

Compound)-free

paper

using

vegetable

VOC
oil based

Source Exif Data:

File Type                       : PDF
File Type Extension             : pdf
MIME Type                       : application/pdf
PDF Version                     : 1.2
Linearized                      : No
Page Count                      : 31
Page Layout                     : SinglePage
Page Mode                       : UseNone
Producer                        : Goby Monitor Application version 3, 2, 1, 4
Create Date                     : Tue Feb 26 11:18:35 2008
Author                          : 
Title                           : 
Subject                         :

EXIF Metadata provided by EXIF.tools

Sony DSC S730 User Manual DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals And Guides L0802254

SONY Cameras, All Manual L0802254 SONY Cameras, All Owner's Manual, SONY Cameras, All installation guides

Navigation menu

Versions of this User Manual:

Views

Navigation