SONY DSC-U30 - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

3-083-967-11(1)

Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain

it for future reference.

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-U30

Serial No.

DSC-U30

Getting started ________________________

Shooting still images __________________

Viewing still images ___________________

Enjoying movies ______________________

Deleting images _______________________

Enjoying images on your computer ______

Troubleshooting ______________________

Additional information _________________

Index ______________________________

To prevent 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 Services 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.

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.

WARNING

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated "dangerous

voltage" within the product's

enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

SONY

Model No.:

DSC-U30

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649

U.S.A.

Telephone No.:

201-930-6972

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.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 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 BS1362

(i.e., marked with

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.

This product has been tested and found

compliant with the limits sets out in the EMC

Directive for using connection cables shorter

than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture of this

camera.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes

data transfer to discontinue midway (fail),

restart the application or disconnect and

connect the USB cable again.

Certain countries may regulate disposal of the

battery used to power this product. Please

consult with your local authority.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

For the Customers in Canada

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS

COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL

HYDRIDE BATTERIES

Nickel Metal Hydride

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 Nickel

Metal Hydride batteries.

Notice for the customers in the

United Kingdom

Attention for the Customers in

Europe

"Memory Stick"

N50

Before using your camera

Trial recording

Before you record one-time events, you may want

to make a trial recording to make sure that the

camera is working correctly.

No compensation for contents of the

recording

Contents of the recording cannot be compensated

for if recording or playback is not possible due to

a malfunction of your camera or recording media,

etc.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always

copy (back up) data to a disk.

Notes on image data compatibility

· This camera conforms with the Design rule for

Camera File system universal standard

established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries

Association).

· Playback of images recorded with your camera

on other equipment and playback of images

recorded or edited with other equipment on

your camera are not guaranteed.

Note on "Memory Stick"

This camera turns off whenever you open the

battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Do not open the

battery/"Memory Stick" cover while the access

lamp is lit.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and other

materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording of such materials may be contrary to

the provision of the copyright laws.

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to record

images, this may render the "Memory Stick"

unusable or image data breakdown, damage or

loss may occur.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models

with an LCD finder) and lens

· The LCD screen and the LCD finder are

manufactured using extremely high-precision

technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are

operational for effective use. However, there

may be some tiny black points and/or bright

points (white, red, blue or green in color) that

constantly appear on the LCD screen and the

LCD finder. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect the

recording in any way.

· Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen,

the LCD finder or the lens to direct sunlight for

long periods may cause malfunctions.

· Do not press the LCD screen hardly. The screen

may be uneven and that may cause a

malfunction.

· Images may be trailed on the LCD screen in a

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

Clean the flash surface before use

The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the

flash surface to become discolored or to stick to

the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light

emission.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or

under similar conditions, be careful not to get the

camera wet. If moisture condensation occurs, see

page 72 and follow the instructions on how to

remove it before using the camera.

Do not expose the camera to sand or

dust

Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may

cause malfunction.

Note on the camera locations

Do not use the camera near a location that

generates strong radio wave or emits radiation.

The camera may not be able to record or play

back properly.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of pictures in

this manual are reproduced images, and are not

actual images shot using this camera.

Trademarks

· "Memory Stick,"

and "MagicGate

Memory Stick" are trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

· "Memory Stick Duo" and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

· "Memory Stick PRO" and

are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

· "MagicGate" and

are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

· Microsoft and Windows are registered

trademarks of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation

in the United States and other countries.

· Macintosh, Mac OS, iBook and Power Mac are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc.

· Pentium is a trademark or a registered

trademark of Intel Corporation.

· In addition, system and product names used in

this manual are, in general, trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

developers or manufacturers. However, the TM

or ® marks are not used in all cases in this

manual.

How to hold the

camera

When shooting an image with the camera, be

careful not to obstruct the flash or the lens with

your fingers.