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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 Instruction & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 4-456-210-41(1) Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual DSC-TX30...

  • Page 2: Checking The Supplied Items

    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. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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-TX30 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.

  • Page 4: Battery Pack

    • 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.

  • Page 5: For Customers In The U.s.a

    The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX30 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...

  • Page 6: For Customers In Europe

    For Customers in Europe 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.

  • Page 7: Notice For Customers In The United Kingdom

    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.

  • Page 8: About Water-Proof, Dust-Proof, And Shock-Proof Performance Of The Camera

    About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camera This camera has enhanced water-proof, dust-proof and shock-proof protection. Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camera is not covered by the limited warranty. • This camera is water-proof/dust-proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP68. The camera is operable up to a water depth of 10 m (33 ft.) for 60 minutes.
  • Page 9 • If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces, wipe the area clean with a soft cloth that will not leave behind any fibers. Prevent the sealing gasket from becoming scratched by touching it while charging a battery or using a cable.
  • Page 10 • Allow the camera to sit in pure water poured into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes. Then, gently shake the camera, press each button, slide the zoom lever or the lens cover inside the water, to clean away any salt, sand or other matter lodged around the buttons or the lens cover.

  • Page 11: Identifying Parts

    Identifying parts A Lens cover B Flash C Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator D Lens E LED light F Microphone G MOVIE (Movie) button H OLED screen/Touch panel I Speaker (built-in) J ON/OFF (Power) button K W/T (Zoom) lever L Shutter button M Hook for wrist strap N Multi/Micro USB Terminal* O Charge lamp...

  • Page 12: Inserting The Battery Pack

    Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • Align the battery pack with the guide inside the battery insertion slot. Insert the battery pack until the battery eject lever locks into place. • Securely close the battery cover until you hear the slide lock on the cover catch in place and so that the yellow mark under the slide lock can no longer be seen.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/regions Charging error or other than the USA and Canada charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Open the battery/memory card cover and connect the...

  • Page 14: Charging Time (Full Charge)

    (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, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 115 min.

  • Page 15: Charging By Connecting To A Computer

    Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. To a USB jack Notes • 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.
  • Page 16 • The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77 °F).

  • Page 17: Supplying Power

    Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet (wall socket) by connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the micro 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 micro USB cable.

  • Page 18: Inserting A Memory Card (Sold Separately)

    Inserting a memory card (sold separately) “Memory Stick microSD memory Micro” media (M2) card Terminal Printing surface Make sure that the correct side is facing up. Open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the camera lens facing upward, as illustrated, insert the memory card straight in until it clicks into place.

  • Page 19: Memory Cards That Can Be Used

    Check the icon displayed on the upper right screen and make sure the memory card is inserted correctly. • A: The memory card is inserted correctly. • B: The memory card is not inserted correctly. Confirm the direction of the memory card and reinsert it straight into the camera.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Lens cover Lower the lens cover. The camera is turned on. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button.

  • Page 21: Shooting Still Images/Movies

    Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE (Movie) button Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.

  • Page 22: Viewing Images

    Viewing images Touch (Playback). • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. • To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen.

  • Page 23: In-Camera Guide

    In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. Touch MENU. Touch (In-Camera Guide), then select the desired MENU item. The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. •...

  • Page 24: Introduction Of Other Functions

    Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated touching the MENU on the screen. Only applicable functions are displayed. The four items under MENU do not appear in the MENU screen. Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting Select movie recording mode.
  • Page 25 HDR Painting When [HDR Painting] is selected in Picture Effect, sets effect the effect level. When [Miniature] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Area of emphasis part to focus on. When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Color hue color hue.
  • Page 26 Viewing Easy Mode Increase the text size on the screen for ease of use. Date Select Select the desired image to view by date. Calendar Select the date to be played back on Calendar. Image Index Display multiple images at the same time. Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback.

  • Page 27: Setting Items

    Setting items If you touch the MENU while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Scene Recog. Shooting Settings Guide/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/ Disp.
  • Page 28 Downloading “PlayMemories Home” (for Windows only) You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following URL: www.sony.net/pm Notes • An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home”. • An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network services.
  • Page 29 Installing “PlayMemories Home” on a computer Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm Follow the instructions on To the Multi/ the screen to complete Micro USB the installation. Terminal •...

  • Page 30: Number Of Still Images And Recordable Time Of Movies

    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. Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Memory card Approx. 48 MB 2 GB Size 6400...

  • Page 31: Notes On Using The Camera

    Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i- compatible devices. To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i •...
  • Page 32 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. •...
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications • Camera Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Movies (MP4 format): [System] Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Exmor R CMOS sensor Recording media: Internal Memory Total pixel number of camera: (Approx. 48 MB), “Memory Stick Approx.
  • Page 35 1.5 m (5 ft.) above a 5-cm (2 inches) thick plywood board. Water-proof, dust-proof, and shock- proof performance is based on standard testing by Sony. AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B/ UB10C/UB10D Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A...
  • Page 36 • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype account and application download. are trademarks of Panasonic Accessible in areas where the Corporation and Sony Corporation. PlayStation Store is available. • The terms HDMI and HDMI High- Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or...
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