Sony Digital Still Camera DSCS930 Instruction Manual

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For details on the operation 1 page 18
Setup items
Main Settings 
Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera.
Function Guide Displays the description of functions when you operate the 
camera.
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting.
USB Connect Selects the USB mode to be used when connecting the camera 
to a computer or a PictBridge compliant printer using the USB 
cable.
Shooting Settings
Grid Line Displays lines to easily set a subject in a horizontal or vertical...

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Enjoying your computer
You can view images shot with the camera on a computer. By using the software in the CD-
ROM (supplied), you can enjoy s till images and movies from the camera more than ever. For 
details, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM (supplied).
Supported Operating Systems for USB connection and application 
software (supplied)
 Your computer must be pre-installed with an  OS listed above. OS upgrades are not supported.
 If your OS does not support USB co nnections, copy images...

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 Viewing “Cyber-shot Handbook”
 “Cyber-shot Handbook” in the CD-ROM 
(supplied) explains how to use the camera 
in detail. Adobe Reader is required to view 
it.
[ For Windows users
1Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-
ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears.
When you click the [Cyber-shot Handbook] 
button, the screen for copying “Cyber-shot 
Handbook” appears.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to copy. When you install “Cyber-shot Handbook”, 
the “Cyber-shot...

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Battery life and memory capacity
Battery life and number of images you can record/view
The numbers shown in the following tables 
assume new batteries are used at an ambient 
temperature of 25°C (77°F). The numbers 
shown for images you can record/view are 
approximations and allow for changing of 
the “Memory Stick Duo”media as 
necessary.
Note that the actual numbers may be less 
than those indicated in the table depending 
on the conditions of use.
[ When shooting still images
 The measurement...

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Number of still images and recordable time of movies
The number of still images and the length of time for movies may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the recording mediums.
 Even if the capacity of your recording media is the same  as the one in the table below, the number of still 
images and the length of time for movies may be different.
 For details on the image size, see page 13.
[ The approximate recordable number of still images
(Units: Images)
 The number of images listed assume...

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Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions.
Be aware that by sending the camera for repair , you give 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 when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.When using alkaline batteries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery (sold...

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Cannot turn on the camera.
Insert the batteries correctly (page 8).The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries 
(page 8).
The batteries are dead. Replace them with new ones.
The power turns off suddenly.
If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera 
turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the batteries. Turn on the camera again 
(page 10).
The batteries are discharged. Insert new batteries or charged...

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Precautions
[Do not use/store the camera in 
the following places
 In an extremely hot, cold or humid place
In places such as in a car  parked in the sun, the 
camera body may become deformed and this 
may cause a malfunction.
 Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or 
deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
 In a location subject to rocking vibration
 Near strong magnetic place
 In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the...

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Specifications
Camera
[System]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 balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy,  Fluorescent 1, 2, 3, Incandescent, Flash
File format:  Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0,...

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Trademarks
 The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation;
  , “Cyber-shot”, “Memory 
Stick”,  , “Memory Stick PRO”,  , “Memory Stick Duo”, 
, “Memory Stick PRO 
Duo”, , “Memory 
Stick PRO-HG Duo”,  , “Memory Stick 
Micro”, “MagicGate”, 
 Microsoft, Windows, DirectX and Windows  Vista are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
 Macintosh, Mac OS, iMac, iBook, PowerBook,  Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or...