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4-288-788-11(1)
Digital Still Camera
Instruction Manual
DSC-WX30
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English 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-WX30 Serial No. ______________________________ Model No. AC-UB10/UB10B Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE
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� Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. � 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 Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some tr
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[ 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
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Notice for customers in the United Kingdom 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 fu
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Refer to “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start “User Guide” from the shortcut on the desktop. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] folder to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double-click “
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Identifying parts A ON/OFF (Power) button B Shutter button C W/T (Zoom) lever D Flash E (Playback) button F Power/Charge lamp G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator I Lens J Screen/Touch panel K HDMI connector L Hook for wrist strap M Speaker N Tripod receptacle � 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. O Multi connector (Type3b) P Memory card slot Q (Transfe
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Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. 1 Insert the battery pack. 2 � While pressing down 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. Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power cord Power/Charge lamp (Mains lead) Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished For customers in countries/regions
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Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 The Power/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 Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack. Notes � When the Power/Charge lamp on the camera does
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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 a multi-use terminal USB cable. Note � 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 connecti
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� 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) – [Panel Brightness] is set to [3]. – 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: – Movie quality: AVC HD
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Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Note the notched corner faces correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover. 3 x Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo aa (Mark2 only) A Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa Memory Stick Duo a — SD memory card aa (Class 4 or faster) B SDHC memory card aa (Class 4 or fas
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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. Note � Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 7) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory. Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. � It
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. 2 Shooting movies Touch (Movie button) to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. Touch (Movie button) to stop recording. 2 Notes � The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates
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Viewing images (Playback) Press the (Playback) button. 1 � When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. � To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen. � To zoom in, touch the still image being played back. x Deleting an image Touch (Delete) t [This Image]. x Returning to shooting images Touch on the sc
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In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. Touch (In-Camera Guide). 1 � The mark will appear on the bottom left of the screen while viewing. Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. 2 Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their
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Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated touching the MENU on the screen. 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 Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting Select movie recording mode. scene Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Movie button Shoots movies from all shooting modes quickly. Flash Sets the flash
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When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Color hue color hue. When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects Extracted Color the color to extract. EV Adjust the exposure manually. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Focus Select the focus method. Select the metering mode that sets which part of the Metering Mode subject to measure to determine the exposure. Scene Recognition Set to automatically detect shooting condi
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Paint Paints on a still image and saves it as a new file. Retouch Retouch an image using various effects. 3D Viewing Set to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. View Mode Select the display format for images. Display Cont. Select to display burst images in groups or display all Shooting Group images during playback. Protect Protect the images. Print (DPOF) Add a print order mark to a still image. Rotate Rotate a still image to the left or right. Volume Adjusts the volume. Sets whether o
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Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. x Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Memory card Approx. 19 MB 2 GB Size 16M 3 335 VGA 98 9600 16:9(12M) 3 355 x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes. The maximum size o
