Sony DSC-S3000 Users guide [en, fr]
4-273-931-31(1)
Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Appareil photo numérique / Mode d’emploi FR
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,
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.
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
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[ 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.
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.
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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 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
please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this 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.
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.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
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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] 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)
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Identifying parts
G Lens
H LCD screen
I (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
N (USB) / A/V OUT jack
O (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.
S Speaker
T Battery/memory card cover
U Memory card slot
V Battery insertion slot
A ON/OFF (Power) button
B Shutter button
C ON/OFF (Power) lamp
D Flash
E Microphone
F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
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lamp
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Inserting the batteries/a memory card (sold separately)
Ensure 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.
Match +/– and insert the batteries.
3
Close the cover.
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Memory cards that you can use
Memory Card For still images For movies
Memory Stick PRO Duo aa
A
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo aa
Memory Stick Duo a —
SD memory card aa
B
SDHC memory card aa
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.
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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.
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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.
Battery type Supplied Supported Rechargeable
LR6 (size AA) alkaline
batteries
HR15/51: HR6 (size AA)
Nickel-Metal Hydride
batteries
ZR6 (size AA) Oxy Nickel
Primary batteries
Lithium batteries* — — —
Manganese batteries* — — —
Ni-Cd batteries* — — —
* Operating performance cannot be ensured if voltage drops or other problems are
caused by the nature of the battery.
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Battery life and number of images you can record/
aa—
— aa
— a —
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 —
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Notes
• 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
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.
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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
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
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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.
Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] and [Date
2
& Time], then press [OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Select the desired area following the instructions on the
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screen, then press z t [OK].
Select the desired display color and display resolution
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mode, following the instructions on the screen.
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Shooting still images/movies
Shutter button
Mode switch
: Still image
: Movie
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.
2
Shooting movies:
Press the shutter button fully down to start recording.
1
• You can zoom by pressing the W/T (zoom) button before shooting.
Press the shutter button fully down again to stop
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recording.
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
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Viewing images
W: zoom out
T: zoom in
(Playback)
Control button
(Delete)
Select images: B (next)/b (previous)
Set: z
Press the (Playback) button.
1
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.
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Deleting an image
1 Press (Delete) button.
2 Select [This Image] with v on the control button, then press z.
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Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
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List of icons displayed on the screen (When shooting still images)
Display Indication
125 Shutter speed
F2.8 Aperture value
+2.0EV Exposure Value
AF range finder frame
indicator
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A
Display Indication
Battery remaining
Low battery warning
Image size
Scene Selection
Shooting mode
Scene Recognition icon
White balance
Metering Mode
SteadyShot
Vibration warning
DRO
Smile Detection
Sensitivity indicator
Zoom scaling
B
Display Indication
z
ISO400 ISO number
AE/AF lock
C
Display Indication
Recording folder
96 Number of recordable
images
Recording/Playback
Media (memory card,
internal memory)
Flash mode
Red-eye reduction
Flash charging
D
Display Indication
Self-timer
Face Detection
Destination
Burst Settings
AF range finder frame
Spot metering crosshairs
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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
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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.
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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
Image Size
SteadyShot Select the anti-blur mode.
Burst Settings Select single-image mode or burst mode.
EV Adjust the exposure manually.
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ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity.
Set the direction to pan the camera when shooting Sweep
Panorama images.
Select the image size for still images, panoramic images
or movie files.
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White Balance Adjust color tones of an image.
Focus Select the focus method.
Metering Mode
Smile Detection
Sensitivity
Face Detection
DRO
Select the metering mode that sets which part of the
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting
smiles.
The camera detects faces and adjusts various settings
automatically.
Set DRO function to correct the brightness and contrast
and improve the image quality.
Viewing
Easy Mode
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
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Setting items
Set the text-size increases and all indicators become
easier to see.
Select a folder which contains the images you want to
play back.
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
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