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Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual GB
DSC-S930
For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-
shot Handbook” (PDF) and “Cyber-shot Step-up
Guide” on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
© 2009 Sony Corporation 4-126-520-11(1)
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Owner’s Record [ CAUTION The model and serial numbers are located on the You are cautioned that any changes or bottom. Record the serial number in the space modifications not expressly approved in this provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever manual could void your authority to operate this you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this equipment. product. [ Note: Model No. DSC-S930 Serial No. ______________________________ This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the li
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[ Disposal of Old Electrical & For Customers in Europe Electronic Equipment (Applicable [ Notice for the customers in the in the European Union and other countries applying EU Directives European countries with separate collection systems) The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108- 0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
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[ Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the ba
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Table of contents Notes on using your camera .................................................................... 6 Getting started ................................................................................. 7 Checking the accessories supplied ......................................................... 7 1 Inserting the batteries/“Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) ................................................................................................................... 8 2
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Notes on using your camera [ Internal memory and “Memory [ Notes on the LCD screen and Stick Duo” media back up lens Do not turn off the camera, remove the batteries, � The LCD screen is manufactured using or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while extremely high-precision technology, so over the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal 99.99% of the pixels are operational for memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may effective use. However, some tiny black and/or be damaged. Be sure
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Getting started Checking the accessories supplied � LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) � USB cable (1) � Wrist strap (1) �CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide” � Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) Hook Attach the strap to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. 7
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1 Inserting the batteries/“Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) Terminal side 2 1 Battery/“Memory Stick With the terminal side Duo” media cover facing the LCD screen, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media. 1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) all the way in until it clicks. 3Match +/– and insert. 4Close the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. [ When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted The camera recor
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[ WARNING Battery may explode or leak if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Check the valid date (month-year) displayed on the batteries. [ To check the remaining battery time Press the ON/OFF (power) button to turn on and check the time on the LCD screen. Battery remaining indicator Battery Sufficient Battery half Battery low, Replace the batteries with new remaining power full recording/ ones, or fully charged Nickel- guidelines remaining playback will Metal H
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2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock ON/OFF (power) button 1 Control button z button 2 3 1Press the ON/OFF (power) button. 2Set the clock with the control button. 1 Select the date display format with v/V, then press z. 2 Select each item with b/B and set the numeric value with v/V, then press z. 3 Select [OK], then press z. � The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. � Midni
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Shooting images easily Macro button Shutter button DISP button Flash button Zoom (W/T) button Mode switch Self-timer button Control button Tripod receptacle (Image Size) button (bottom) 1Select a mode with the mode switch. Still image: Select (Still image). Movie: Select (Movie). 2Hold the camera steady, keeping your arms at your side. Position the subject in the center of the focus frame. 3Shoot with the shutter button. Still image: 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down to
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Shooting mode/Zoom/Flash/Macro/Self-timer/Display/Image size [ Selecting the shooting mode [ W/T Using the zoom for still images Press T to zoom, press W to undo zoom. Press the MENU button and select [ Flash (Selecting a flash mode [Camera], then select the desired mode. for still images) Auto Adjustment Allows easy shooting with the settings Press B ( ) on the control button repeatedly adjusted automatically. until the desired mode is selected. Program Auto : Flash Auto Allows you to shoot
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[ Using the self-timer [ To change the still image size Press V ( ) on the control button Press (Image Size), then press b/B to repeatedly until the desired mode is select the size. selected. To turn off the Image Size menu, press : Not using the self-timer again. : Setting the 10-second delay self-timer : Setting the 2-second delay self-timer For still images When you press the shutter button, the self- Image size Guidelines timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until : 10M Up to A3+/13×19
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Viewing/deleting images v/V/b/B button (Index) button (playback zoom) button MENU button z button Mode switch Control button (Delete) button 1Select (Playback) with the mode switch. 2Select an image with b/B on the control button. Movie: Press z to play back a movie. (Press 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
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[ To delete images in index mode 1 While an index screen is displayed, press the (Delete) button and select [Multiple Images] with b/B on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you want to delete with v/V/b/B, then press z. The mark is checked in the checkbox of the image. To cancel a selection, select an image you have selected for deletion, then press z again. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Select [OK] with v, then press z. � To delete all the images of a folder, select [All In Th
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Indicators on the screen Each time you press v (DISP) on the A control button, the display changes Battery remaining (page 13). Low battery warning [ When shooting still images Image size Camera mode (Scene Selection) Camera mode (Program Auto) White balance Burst mode Metering mode [ When shooting movies Face Detection SteadyShot Vibration warning � Indicates vibration may prevent you from shooting clear images due to insufficient lighting. Even if the vibration warning appears, you c
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B 12/12 Image number/Number of images recorded in selected z AE/AF lock folder REC Recording a movie/Standby Changing folder a movie Standby � This does not appear when ISO400 ISO number using internal memory. 125 Shutter speed Metering mode F3.5 Aperture value Flash +2.0EV Exposure Value White balance 0:12 Recording time (minutes : seconds) AF range finder frame ISO400 ISO number indicator +2.0EV Exposure Value 1.0m Focus preset distance 500 Shutter speed Macro F3.5 Aperture value 00:00:12
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Changing the settings – Menu/Setup MENU button z button Control button 1Press the MENU button to display the menu. � The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode. � Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode. 2Select a desired menu item with v/V on the control button. � If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing v/V until the item appears on the screen. 3Select a setting with b/B. � If the desired item is hidden, keep pressing b/B until the ite
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For details on the operation 1 page 18 [ To select a Setup item Select (Setup) in step 2 and then press z. Select the item to set with v/V/B, then press z. 19
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For details on the operation 1 page 18 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the mode switch position, and the shooting mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. Shooting menu Camera Selects the shooting mode. SteadyShot Selects the anti-blur mode. Face Detection Selects the priority subject for adjusting the focus when using face detection. REC Mode Selects the continuous shooting method. EV Adjusts Exposure. ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. Metering Mode
