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Sony DSC-U30 Connecting the camera to your computer, bTurn on your computer, cOpen the jack cover, and, dConnect the USB cable to your computer

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Connecting the camera to your computer

aInsert the “Memory Stick” with the images you want to copy into the camera.

•The camera can receive power supply from most of the computers that are recommended for use through the USB connection (USB Bus Powered), so in this case there is no need to insert batteries into the camera.

•Removing the batteries before connecting the camera is recommended in order to prevent battery deterioration.

•For further details on inserting the “Memory Stick,” see page 17.

bTurn on your computer.

cOpen the jack cover, and

connect the supplied USB cable to the (USB) jack of the camera.

(USB) jack

•Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer, without using a USB hub.

dConnect the USB cable to your computer.

The camera turns on.

•Note that the power cannot be turned on if a “Memory Stick” is not inserted in the camera.

•When you use a desktop computer, we recommend that you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel.

•When using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard automatically appears on the desktop. Proceed to page 54.

	USB MODE:NORMAL
						Access
						Access
						indicators*

	“USB MODE: NORMAL” appears on
	the LCD screen of the camera. When a
	USB connection is established for the						Enjoying
	first time, your computer automatically						Enjoying
	first time, your computer automatically
	runs a program to recognize the
	camera. Wait for a while.						images
turn red.							images
* During communication, the access indicators
							on
• If “USB MODE: NORMAL” is not shown in							your
• If “USB MODE: NORMAL” is not shown in
step 4, confirm that [USB] is set to							computer
[NORMAL] under [				] in the menu (page 71).

• In USB mode, the POWER button, lens cover and other controls on the camera do not function.

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Contents

Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Enjoying movies Deleting images WARNING For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity CAUTION Note: For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Notice for the customers in the United Kingdom Attention for the Customers in Europe “Memory Stick” Before using your camera How to hold the camera Table of contents Additional information Index Identifying the parts Page Preparing batteries Charging the batteries Notes on the Nickel-MetalHydride batteries Inserting the batteries Battery remaining indicator (When using Nickel-MetalHydride batteries) Using your camera abroad Turning on/off your camera How to use the buttons Setting the date and time , Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC ,Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press EXEC Inserting and removing a “Memory Stick” Setting the still image size Image size Basic still image shooting — Using auto adjustment mode ,Press the shutter button fully down Auto Focus LCD light Using the self-timer Selecting a flash mode Creating or selecting a folder Creating a new folder Selecting the recording folder , Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press EXEC To cancel changing the recording folder Shooting according to scene conditions — Scene Selection Active outdoor mode To cancel Scene Selection ,Set the mode switch to , and press V (SCENE) on the control button repeatedly to select a desired mode Setting the distance to the subject — Focus preset Shooting five images continuously — Burst Adding special effects — Picture Effect Select [P.EFFECT] with V on the control button, then press EXEC ,Select the desired mode with v/V on the control button, then press EXEC To cancel Picture Effects Viewing still images on the LCD screen Viewing single images Viewing an index screen (four-image) Selecting the folder and playing back images — Folder When multiple folders are created in the “Memory Stick” Enlarging an image — Enlarged playback Choosing images to print — Print (DPOF) mark ,Select [DPOF] with V on the control button, then press EXEC , Select [ON] with v on the control button, then press EXEC To unmark the print (DPOF) mark Shooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen , Press EXEC To stop playback Indicators while viewing movies Deleting images Formatting a “Memory Stick” Page Copying images to your computer — For Windows users When a USB connector is not provided on your computer Installing the USB driver Installing “Image Transfer” Installing “ImageMixer” Connecting the camera to your computer Copying images using “Image Transfer” Changing “Image Transfer” settings Copying images without using “Image Transfer” Viewing images on your computer Image file storage destinations and file names Copying images to your computer — For Macintosh users Recommended computer environment USB mode Communication with your computer Steps required by your OS aInstalling the USB driver bConnecting your camera to your computer cCopying images dViewing the images on your computer Creating a Video CD using “ImageMixer” Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Viewing images Deleting images Computers Page “Memory Stick” Others Warnings and messages Page Self-diagnosisdisplay — If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears Menu items When the mode switch is set to (when [] is selected in the menu settings) Page Page Precautions On internal rechargeable button battery On “Memory Stick” Notes on using the supplied “Memory Stick” On Nickel-MetalHydride batteries On the battery charger Specifications LCD screen displays When playing back still images /12 B Print (DPOF) mark indicator (39) C Enlarged playback/enlargement level indicator (38) D Folder-filename (55) E Playback folder indicator (36) F Image number/Number of Index