Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Installation instructions manual

DSC-W730
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The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
• Camera (1)
• Rechargeable battery pack NP-BN (1)
(This rechargeable battery pack cannot be used with Cyber-shot that are
supplied with the NP-BN1 battery pack.)
• Dedicated USB cable (1)
• AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D (1)
• Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
• Wrist strap (1)
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
English
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot
User Guide”)
“Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for
in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the
support page.
• Check the model name on the bottom of your camera.
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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 your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-W730
Serial No. _____________________________
Model No. AC-UB10/AC-UB10B/AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D
Serial No. _____________________________
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
[Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
burns. Observe the following cautions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a
car parked in the sun.
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
WARNING
CAUTION

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• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
• Keep the battery pack dry.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.
[AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using the apparatus.
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
[RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
[Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

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UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
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 related matters only.
[Regulatory Information
[CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
[Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-W730
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
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The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
[Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on
European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
[Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound
of this unit.
[Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (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 the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
For Customers in Europe

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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.
On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.
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. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product safely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an or
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Notice for customers in the United Kingdom

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AON/OFF (Power) button
BShutter button
CFlash
DSelf-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
ELens
FCharge lamp
GMicrophone
HLCD screen
IFor shooting: W/T (zoom)
button
For viewing: (Index) button/
(Playback zoom) button
JMode switch
(Still Image)/ (Sweep
Panorama)/ (Movie)
KHook for wrist strap
LControl button
MENU on: v/V/b/B
MENU off: DISP (Display
Setting)/ (Self-Timer)/
(Smile Shutter)/ (Flash)
M/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
N(Playback) button
OMENU button
PBattery insertion slot
QBattery eject lever
RAccess lamp
SMemory card slot
TTripod socket hole
• Use a tripod with a screw less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.
Otherwise, you cannot firmly
secure the camera, and damage to
the camera may occur.
USpeaker
VBattery/Memory card cover
WUSB / A/V OUT terminal
Identifying parts

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Inserting the battery pack
1Open the cover.
2Insert the battery pack.
• While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.
• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the
camera.
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Charging the battery pack
1Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),
using the dedicated USB cable (supplied).
2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.
• Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
• You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.
• When the Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and
re-insert the battery pack.
Power cord
(Mains lead)
For customers in the USA
and Canada
For customers in countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada
Charge lamp
Lit: Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing:
Charging error or
charging paused
temporarily because the
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• If the Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the
wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped
because the temperature is outside the recommended range. When the temperature
gets back within the appropriate range, the charging resumes. We recommend
charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C
(50°F to 86°F).
• The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the
battery is dirty. In this case, wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton
swab to clean the terminal section of the battery.
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug from the wall
outlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect from the power source.
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, dedicated USB cable
(supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
x Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 115 min. using the AC Adaptor
(supplied).
• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a
temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of
use and circumstances.
Notes
Notes

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x Charging by connecting to a computer
The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
the dedicated USB cable.
• Note the following points when charging via a computer:
– If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power
source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period
of time.
– Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the
camera and the computer.
– No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a
modified computer.
x Battery life and number of images that can be
recorded and played back
Notes
Battery life Number of images
Shooting (still images) Approx. 100 min. Approx. 200 images
Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 40 min. —
Continuous shooting (movies) Approx. 90 min. —
Viewing (still images) Approx. 190 min. Approx. 3800 images
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• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. The
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following
conditions:
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately)
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– [Disp. Resolution] is set to [Standard].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
• The battery life for movies applies shooting under the following conditions:
– Recording mode: 720 FINE
– When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (29 minutes), press the
shutter button again to continue shooting. Shooting functions such as zoom will
not operate.
– The above “Actual shooting (movies)” indicates the approximate shooting time
as a guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting, zooming, standby for
shooting, and turning on and off the camera.
x Supplying power
The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by
connecting to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the dedicated USB cable
(supplied).
You can import images to a computer without worrying about draining the
battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the dedicated USB
cable.
In addition, you can use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) or AC-
UD11 (sold separately) to supply power when shooting.
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• Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera.
• When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the
supplied AC Adaptor, power supply is available only in playback mode. If the
camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings of the camera,
power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the dedicated
USB cable.
• If you connect the camera and a computer using the dedicated USB cable while the
camera is in playback mode, the display on the camera will change from the
playback screen to the USB connection screen. Press (Playback) button to
switch to the playback screen.
• The AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (sold separately) may not be available in some
countries/regions.
Notes
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3Close the cover.
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x Memory cards that can be used
• In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:
A: “Memory Stick Duo” media
B: “Memory Stick Micro” media
C: SD card
D: microSD memory card
• To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media or microSD memory card with the camera,
be sure to insert it into a dedicated adaptor first.
x To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
• Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit.
This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.
Memory card For still images For movies
A
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2 only)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Memory Stick Duo —
BMemory Stick Micro (M2) (Mark2 only)
C
SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)
SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
D
microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster)
microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)
Notes
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Setting the clock
1Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first
time.
• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
2Select a desired language.
3Select a desired geographic location by following the
on-screen instructions, then press zon the control
button.
4Set [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time] and [Date &
Time], then select [OK] t[OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
5Follow the instructions on the screen.
• If you set [Disp. Resolution] to [High], the battery charge may be
depleted faster.
Control button
ON/OFF (Power)
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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
• When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the lens
operating will be recorded.
• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the
way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the
recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the zindicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
1Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
• Use the zoom button to change the zoom scale.
2Press the shutter button fully down again to stop
recording.
Notes
Mode switch
Shutter button
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
: Still image
: Sweep Panorama
: Movie
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• Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the
camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77°F).
When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the
shutter button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the
ambient temperature.
x Selecting next/previous image
Select an image by pressing B(next)/b(previous) on the control button. Press
zin the center of the control button to view movies.
x Deleting an image
1Press / (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with von the control button, then press z.
x Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
Viewing images
1Press the (Playback) button.
• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
Control button
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
Select images: B(next)/b(previous)
Set: z
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This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to
search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired MENU item, then press the / (In-
Camera Guide) button.
The operation guide for the selected item is displayed.
• If you press the /(In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen
is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons.
/ (In-Camera Guide)
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Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the
control button or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a
Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While
displaying the guide, you can use various functions.
x Control button
DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.
(Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer.
(Smile Shutter): Allows you to use the Smile Shutter mode.
(Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts
focus automatically even when the subject is moving.
x Menu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
REC Mode Select still image recording mode.
Movie shooting
scene
Select movie recording mode.
Panorama
Shooting Scene
Select recording mode when shooting panoramic images.
Scene Selection Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Picture Effect Shoot a still image with an original texture according to
the desired effect.
Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions.
MENU
Control button
Function Guide