Sony Digital Still Camera DSCS930 Instruction Manual

© 2009 Sony Corporation4-126-520-11(1)
Instruction Manual
DSC-S930
Digital Still Camera
Operating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain  it for future reference.
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.
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Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the 
bottom. Record the serial number in the space 
provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever 
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this 
product.
Model No. DSC-S930
Serial No.  ______________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do 
not expose the unit to rain or 
moisture.
If you have any questions  about this product, you 
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669)
The number below is for the FCC...

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[Notice for the customers in the 
countries applying EU Directives
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 guarantee matters 
please refer to the addr esses given in separate 
service or guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant 
with the limits set out in the...

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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 trea ted 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 battery....

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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
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Notes on using your camera
[Internal memory and “Memory 
Stick Duo” media back up
Do not turn off the camer a, remove the batteries, 
or remove the “Memory  Stick Duo” media while 
the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal 
memory data or “Memor y Stick Duo” media may 
be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to 
protect your data.
[ Notes on recording/playback
 Before you start recording, make a trial 
recording to make sure that the camera is 
working correctly.
 The camera is neither...

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Getting started
Checking the accessories supplied
 LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)
 USB cable (1)
 Wrist strap (1)
– Cyber-shot application software
– “Cyber-shot Handbook”
– “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”
 Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
Attach the strap to prevent the camera 
from damage by being dropped. Hook 

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1 Inserting the batteries/“Memory Stick Duo” media  (sold separately)
1Open the battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover. 
2Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media (sol d 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 records/plays b ack images using the internal memory (approx. 12 MB).
[Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera
* Operating performance cannot be ensu...

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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) displaye d 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.
 The battery remaining indicator may not be correct depending on co nditions of use and circumstances.
 When using alkaline batt eries/Oxy Nickel Primary Battery, the battery remaining indicator may not 
display the...

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2 Turning the camera on/setting the clock
1Press the ON/OFF (power) button.
2Set the clock with the control button.
1Select the date display format with  v/V , then press  z.
2Select each item with  b/B  and set the numeric value with  v/V , then press  z.3Select [OK], then press  z.
 The camera does not have a feature for superimpos ing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM 
(supplied), you can print or sa ve images with the date.
 Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
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