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USER MANUAL DSC-S3000 SONY

Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual

©2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China DSC-S3000

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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-S3000 Serial No. ______________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For Customers in the U.S.A. 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 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S3000 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 undesired operation.

[ 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 GB 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. For Customers in Europe [ 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 addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents. This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set 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 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. [ 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.

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] and copy [eng] folder stored in the [User Guide] folder to your computer. 2 After copying is complete, double-click “index.html” in the [eng] folder. Checking the accessories supplied

LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) Dedicated USB cable (Sony Corporation 1-837-597-) (1) Wrist strap (1) CD-ROM (1) – Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot User Guide”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

Identifying parts G Lens H LCD screen (Playback) button J Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / / K For shooting: W/T (Zoom) button For viewing: (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button L Mode switch M Hook for wrist strap (USB) / A/V OUT jack (Delete) button P Access lamp Q MENU button R 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.

ON/OFF (Power) button Shutter button ON/OFF (Power) lamp Flash Microphone Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp Speaker Battery/memory card cover Memory card slot Battery insertion slot Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold separately)

Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover. the memory card (sold separately). 2 Insert

• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 Match +/– and insert the batteries. 4 Close the cover. x Memory cards that you can use Memory Card For still images For movies Memory Stick Duo

• In this manual, products in A are collectively referred to as “Memory Stick Duo” media.
• In this manual, products in B are collectively referred to as SD card.
• When recording movies, it is recommended that you use Class 2 or faster SD cards.

x To remove the memory card/batteries Memory card: Push the memory card in once. Batteries: Be sure not to drop the batteries. Note

• Never open the battery/memory card cover or remove the batteries/memory card when the access lamp (page 6) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory. x Batteries you can and cannot use with your camera In the table below, a indicates the battery can be used, while — indicates the one cannot be used. Supplied Supported Rechargeable LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries Battery type

ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary batteries

Manganese batteries*

• Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are caused by the nature of the battery. x Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Battery life (min.)

No. of Images Shooting still images Approx. 100 Approx. 200 Viewing still images Approx. 350 Approx. 7000 Shooting movies Approx. 160

• The number of images that can be recorded is an approximate number when shooting with new batteries. The number may be less depending on the circumstances.
• The number of images that can be recorded is when shooting under the following GB conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately). – New batteries are used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
• The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – [SteadyShot] is set to [Off]. – DISP (Screen Display Settings) is set to [Normal]. – 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 is when shooting under the following conditions: – Recording mode: VGA – When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 16), press the shutter button down again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate.
• The values shown for alkaline battery are based on commercial norms, and do not apply to all alkaline batteries in all conditions. The values may vary, depending on the battery manufacturer/type, environmental conditions, product setting, etc.

Setting the date and time Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. ON/OFF (Power) Control button Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Press Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time.

• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] and [Date 2 Set & Time], then press [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM. the desired area following the instructions on the 3 Select screen, then press z t [OK]. the desired display color and display resolution 4 Select mode, following the instructions on the screen.

Shooting still images/movies Shutter button

W: zoom out T: zoom in Mode switch : Still image : Movie Shooting still images: the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 Press When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down. Shooting movies: the shutter button fully down to start recording. 1 Press

• You can zoom by pressing the W/T (zoom) button before shooting. the shutter button fully down again to stop 2 Press recording.

Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in (Playback) Control button (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. x Selecting next/previous image Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies. x Deleting an image 1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z. x Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down.

List of icons displayed on the screen (When shooting still images) Display Indication

Shutter speed F2.8 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure Value

Battery remaining Low battery warning Indication Recording folder

Image size Number of recordable images Shooting mode Recording/Playback Media (memory card, internal memory) Scene Recognition icon Flash mode White balance Red-eye reduction Scene Selection Metering Mode Flash charging Indication Self-timer Face Detection Destination Zoom scaling Burst Settings AF range finder frame Spot metering crosshairs

Introduction of other functions 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, try the other functions. Control button MENU Function Guide x Control button DISP (Screen Display Settings): 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. x Menu Items Shooting

REC Mode Select recording mode. Scene Selection Select pre-set settings to match various scene conditions. Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Shooting Direction Set the direction to pan the camera when shooting Sweep Panorama images. Image Size Select the image size for still images, panoramic images or movie files. SteadyShot Select the anti-blur mode. Burst Settings Select single-image mode or burst mode.

Adjust the exposure manually. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Focus Select the focus method. Metering Mode Select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Smile Detection Sensitivity Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting smiles. Face Detection The camera detects faces and adjusts various settings automatically. DRO Set DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast and improve the image quality.

Easy Mode Set the text-size increases and all indicators become easier to see. Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. Retouch Retouch an image using various effects. Delete Delete an image. Protect Protect the images. DPOF Add a print order mark to a still image. Rotate Rotate a still image to the left or right. Select Folder Select a folder which contains the images you want to play back. Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Shooting Settings Main Settings Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye Reduction Beep/Language Setting/Function Guide/Display color/ Power Save/Initialize/Video Out/USB Connect/LUN Setting

Format/Create REC. Folder/Change REC. Folder/Delete REC. Folder/Copy/File Number Memory Card Tool* Area Setting/Date & Time Setting Clock Settings

• If a memory card is not inserted, (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and only [Format] and [File Number] can be selected. 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 Size Internal memory Memory card Approx. 6 MB 2 GB 10M

16:9(7M) x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable movie file size is up to approx. 2 GB for each file. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity

Internal memory Memory card Size Approx. 6 MB 2 GB VGA 0:00:05 0:25:00 QVGA 0:00:15 1:15:00 Notes on using the camera Changing the language setting The screen language setting, press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting].

On use and care Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens. 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 dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the malfunction of the camera.
• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera.
• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. Do not use/store the camera in the following places
• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
• Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
• In a location subject to rocking vibration
• Near a location that generates strong radio waves, emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.
• In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera. This may cause the camera to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera. On the battery

• Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the battery.
• Do not use a deformed or damaged battery.
• Do not mix a used battery together with a new battery or different types of batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the camera when you do not operate the camera for long periods, or when the batteries are dead. 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. On camera’s temperature Your camera and battery may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing: – Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.

Specifications Camera [System] Image device:

6.14 mm (1/2.9 type) color CCD,

Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.1 Megapixels Lens: 4× zoom lens f = 4.0 mm – 16.0 mm (28 mm – 112 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.0 (W) – F5.7 (T) Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash Recording interval for Burst mode: Approx. 1.5 second File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: AVI (Motion JPEG) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 6 MB), “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD card Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx. 0.5 m to 3.0 m (1 ft 7 3/4 inches to 9 ft 10 1/8 inches) (W)/ approx. 0.5 m to 1.5 m (1 ft 7 3/4 inches to 4 ft 11 1/8 inches) (T) [Input and Output connectors] (USB)/A/V OUT terminal: Video output Audio output (Monaural) USB communication USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)

[LCD screen] LCD panel:

6.7 cm (2.7 type) TFT drive

Total number of dots: 230 400 (960 × 240) dots [Power, general] Power: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2), 3 V HR15/51: HR6 (size AA) NickelMetal Hydride batteries (2) (sold separately), 2.4 V ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel Primary batteries (2) (sold separately), 3 V Power consumption (during shooting):

1.1 W

Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature: –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) Dimensions (CIPA compliant):

99.0 mm × 61.0 mm × 29.3 mm

(4 inches × 2 1/2 inches × 1 3/16 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant): Approx. 167 g (5.9 oz) (including two batteries and “Memory Stick Duo” media) Microphone: Monaural Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks

• The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “Memory Stick Duo”
• Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh is registered trademark of Apple Inc.
• SDHC logo is trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• 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 ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.

Protege as imagens. DPOF Memory Stick Duo

Für Standbilder Memory Stick Duo

Állóképekhez Memory Stick Duo

Smile Detection Sensitivity Grid Line/Disp. Resolution/Digital Zoom/Red Eye Reduction Beep/Language Setting/Function Guide/Display color/Power Save/Initialize/Video Out/USB Connect/LUN Setting Main Settings Format/Create REC. Folder/Change REC. Folder/ Delete REC. Folder/Copy/File Number Memory Card Tool* Memory Stick Duo

W: zoom ut T: zoom inn Modusbryter Memory Stick Duo

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