Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 User manual

Digital Still Camera

Cyber-shot Handbook

DSC-S930

Before operating the unit, please read this

Handbook thoroughly together with the

“Instruction Manual” and the “Cyber-shot

Step-up Guide”, and retain them for future

reference.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

Using the shooting

functions

Using the viewing

functions

Using the Setup screen

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

VCLICK!

Notes on using your camera

Notes on the types of “Memory Stick”

media that you can use (sold separately)

“Memory Stick Duo” media

You can use “Memory Stick Duo” media

with the camera.

“Memory Stick” media

You cannot use “Memory Stick” media

with the camera.

Other memory cards cannot be used.

• For details on “Memory Stick Duo” media, see

page 95.

When using “Memory Stick Duo” media

with “Memory Stick” media compatible

equipment

You can use the “Memory Stick Duo”

media by inserting it into the “Memory

Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold

separately).

“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor

Notes on the LCD screen and lens

• The LCD screen is manufactured using

extremely high-precision technology, so over

99.99% of the pixels are operational for

effective use. However, some tiny black and/or

bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may

appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a

normal result of the manufacturing process, and

do not affect the recording.

• Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct

sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions. Be careful when placing the

camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen

may be discolored and that may cause a

malfunction.

• Images may trail across on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

• This camera is equipped with a power zoom

lens. Be careful not to bump the lens, and be

careful not to apply force to it.

The images used in this Handbook

The images used as examples in this Handbook

are reproduced images, and are not actual images

shot using the camera.

Black, white, red, blue

or green points

Table of contents

Notes on using your camera .....................................................................2

Basic techniques for better images ...........................................................6

Focus – Focusing on a subject successfully..................................................... 6

Exposure – Adjusting the light intensity ............................................................ 8

Color – On the effects of lighting....................................................................... 9

Quality – On “image quality” and “image size”............................................... 10

Flash – On using the flash............................................................................... 11

Identifying parts .......................................................................................12

Indicators on the screen ..........................................................................14

Changing the screen display ...................................................................18

Using the internal memory ......................................................................19

Shooting images......................................................................................20

Viewing images .......................................................................................24

Deleting images.......................................................................................26

Using menu items....................................................................................28

Menu items..............................................................................................29

Switching the shooting mode ..................................................................30

Shooting images according to the scene ................................................31

Shooting menu ........................................................................................33

Camera: Selecting the shooting mode

SteadyShot: Selecting the anti-blur mode

Face Detection: Detecting the face of subject

REC Mode: Selecting the continuous shooting method

EV: Adjusting the light intensity

ISO: Selecting a luminous sensitivity

Metering Mode: Selecting the Metering mode

Focus: Changing the Focus method

White Balance: Adjusting the color tones

Flash Level: Adjusting the amount of flash light

Red Eye Reduction: Setting the Red Eye Reduction function

Color Mode: Changing the vividness of the image or adding special effects

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Basic Operations

Using the shooting functions

Table of contents

Viewing menu ......................................................................................... 45

(Slideshow): Playing back a series of images

(Retouch): Retouching still images

(Multi-Purpose Resize): Changing the image size according to usage

(Protect): Preventing accidental erasure

: Adding a Print order mark

(Print): Printing images using a printer

(Rotate): Rotating a still image

(Select Folder): Selecting the folder for viewing images

(Setup): Changing Setup items

Using Setup items................................................................................... 52

Main Settings .......................................................................................... 53

Shooting Settings.................................................................................... 55

Memory Tool — Memory Stick Tool........................................................ 57

Memory Tool — Internal Memory Tool ................................................... 59

Format

Clock Settings ......................................................................................... 60

Language Setting.................................................................................... 61

Using the viewing functions

Using the Setup screen

Beep

Function Guide

Initialize

USB Connect

Grid Line

Digital Zoom

Auto Review

Format

Create REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Copy

Table of contents

Enjoying your Windows computer ...........................................................62

Installing the software (supplied).............................................................64

On the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” (supplied) .................................65

Copying images to your computer using the “PMB”................................66

Copying images to a computer without “PMB”........................................70

Viewing image files stored on a computer with the camera copying to the

“Memory Stick Duo” media......................................................................72

Using your Macintosh computer..............................................................73

Viewing “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”.......................................................75

How to print still images ..........................................................................76

Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer..................77

Printing at a shop ....................................................................................80

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................82

Warning messages..................................................................................92

On the “Memory Stick Duo” media ..........................................................95

On the batteries.......................................................................................97

Index........................................................................................................98

Using your computer

Printing still images

Troubleshooting

Others

Index

Basic techniques for better images

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically

(Auto Focus). Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down.

When focusing is difficult t[Focus] (page 39)

If the image looks blurred even after focusing, it may be because of camera shake. tSee

“Hints for preventing blur” on the next page.

Focus Focusing on a subject successfully

Do not fully press

the shutter button

straight away.

Focus Exposure Color Quality

This section describes the basics so you can

enjoy your camera. It tells you how to use

various camera functions such as the mode

switch (page 20), and the menus (page 28).

Flash

Press the shutter

button halfway

down.

AE/AF lock indicator

flashing , lit/beeps

Then press the

shutter button fully

down.

Basic techniques for better images

Hints for preventing blur

The camera moved accidentally when you took the image. This is called “Camera shake”.

On the other hand, if the subject moved when you took the image, it is called “subject

blur”.

Camera shake

Cause

Your hands or body shake while you hold the

camera and press the shutter button, and the

entire screen is blurred.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Use a tripod or place the camera on a flat

surface to hold the camera steady.

• Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and

stabilize the camera by holding your arms

firmly at your side after pressing the shutter

button.

Subject blur

Cause

Even though the camera is steady, the subject

moves during the exposure so the subject looks

blurred when the shutter button is pressed.

What you can do to reduce the blurring

• Select (High Sensitivity) mode in the

Camera (Scene Selection).

• Select a higher ISO sensitivity to make the

shutter speed faster, and press the shutter button

before the subject moves.

Notes

• When the anti-blur function is set to [Auto], you can reduce the camera shake automatically.

However, this is not effective for subject blur.

• Besides, camera shake and subject blur occur frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed

conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight) mode or (Twilight Portrait) mode. In that

case, shoot with the above tips in mind.

Basic techniques for better images

You can create various images by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Exposure is

the amount of light that the camera will receive when you release the shutter.

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)

ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that

receives light. Even when the exposure is the same, images differ depending on the ISO

sensitivity.

To adjust the ISO sensitivity, see page 37.

Exposure Adjusting the light intensity

Overexposure

= too much light

Whitish image

The exposure is automatically set to the

proper value in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust it manually using

the functions below.

Adjusting EV:

Allows you to adjust the exposure

determined by the camera (page 36).

Metering Mode:

Allows you to change the part of the

subject to be measured to determine the

exposure (page 38).

Correct exposure

Underexposure

= too little light

Darker image

High ISO sensitivity

Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to

reduce blur.

However, the image tends to become noisy.

Low ISO sensitivity

Records a smoother image.

However, when the exposure is insufficient, the image may become darker.

Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives

light

Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass

through

ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure

Index) = Recording sensitivity

Exposure:

Basic techniques for better images

The apparent color of the subject is affected by the lighting conditions.

Example: The color of an image affected by light sources

The color tones are adjusted automatically in the auto adjustment mode.

However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Balance] (page 41).

Color On the effects of lighting

Weather/lighting Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Characteristics of

light

White (standard) Bluish Green-tinged Reddish

Basic techniques for better images

A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels.

If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up more memory,

and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels.

Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data

processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.

Description of the pixels and the image size

Selecting the image size for use (page 23)

Quality On “image quality” and “image size”

1Image size: 10M

3648 pixels × 2736 pixels = 9,980,928 pixels

2Image size: VGA(E-Mail)

640 pixels × 480 pixels = 307,200 pixels

Pixel Many pixels (Fine

image quality and large

file size)

Example: Printing in

up to A3+ size

Few pixels (Rough

image quality but small

file size)

Example: An attached

image to be sent by

e-mail

Pixels

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