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... with the limits for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. If this camera. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 3 This equipment generates, uses, and can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to comply with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the...
... with the limits for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. If this camera. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 3 This equipment generates, uses, and can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to comply with the limits for help. Reorient or relocate the...
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... used for effective use. Notes on batteries Be careful when removing the batteries, as they may want to make a trial recording to record images, this universal standard. (These models are not sold in the U.S.A. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to remove it before using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 71 and follow the instructions on how to direct sunlight for Camera File...
... used for effective use. Notes on batteries Be careful when removing the batteries, as they may want to make a trial recording to record images, this universal standard. (These models are not sold in the U.S.A. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to remove it before using the camera. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 71 and follow the instructions on how to direct sunlight for Camera File...
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... images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 62 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to your computer using a personal computer: page 30 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48 Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose Recording moving images (MPEG MOVIE): page 26 Selects the recording mode...
... images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 62 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to your computer using a personal computer: page 30 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48 Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose Recording moving images (MPEG MOVIE): page 26 Selects the recording mode...
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... 71 On "Memory Sticks 72 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 73 Using your camera abroad 74 Troubleshooting 75 Warning and notice messages 81 Self-diagnosis display 83 Specifications 84 LCD screen indicators 85 Notes on a TV screen ......... 61 B Editing Deleting images (DELETE 62 Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT 63 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE 65 Selecting still images to the subject ....... 52 Recording images in macro 53 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE 53 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE 54 Enjoying picture effects (P.
... 71 On "Memory Sticks 72 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 73 Using your camera abroad 74 Troubleshooting 75 Warning and notice messages 81 Self-diagnosis display 83 Specifications 84 LCD screen indicators 85 Notes on a TV screen ......... 61 B Editing Deleting images (DELETE 62 Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT 63 Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE 65 Selecting still images to the subject ....... 52 Recording images in macro 53 Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE 53 Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE 54 Enjoying picture effects (P.
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... started 2 Install the batteries. Insert the two size AA batteries with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To use the camera again, press the POWER button to drop the batteries when removing them. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is compatible with compatible video equipment. Be careful not to extend the battery life. "InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark. Pressing the batteries with batteries, set POWER SAVE...
... started 2 Install the batteries. Insert the two size AA batteries with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To use the camera again, press the POWER button to drop the batteries when removing them. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is compatible with compatible video equipment. Be careful not to extend the battery life. "InfoLITHIUM" S series battery packs have the mark. Pressing the batteries with batteries, set POWER SAVE...
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Charging of use and the operating environment. Note When you can still record or play back images. Battery remaining indicator When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is completed. Charging the battery pack (not supplied) You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera. DC IN jack cover Battery pack (S series) (not supplied) To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) 1 Insert...
Charging of use and the operating environment. Note When you can still record or play back images. Battery remaining indicator When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is completed. Charging the battery pack (not supplied) You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera. DC IN jack cover Battery pack (S series) (not supplied) To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) 1 Insert...
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... Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording mode. ∗ Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode does not operate effectively.) ∗∗ When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals Moving image recording SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen...
... Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording mode. ∗ Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode does not operate effectively.) ∗∗ When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals Moving image recording SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen...
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... shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 Notes • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may be recorded on the LCD screen, and the image will be extremely close. The shutter sounds...
... shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 Notes • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may be recorded on the LCD screen, and the image will be extremely close. The shutter sounds...
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... connect the camera to a computer, use batteries. 30 The factory setting of March, 2001. Communications with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you open the image. • Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back. The USB cable is stored in the setup settings. Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals...
... connect the camera to a computer, use batteries. 30 The factory setting of March, 2001. Communications with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you open the image. • Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion file may be played back. The USB cable is stored in the setup settings. Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals...
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... recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to complete installation of the USB driver before installing the driver and the driver software could not be unable to install the USB driver properly. Be sure to load. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on the LCD screen of your personal computer. "USB MODE" appears on -screen messages to...
... recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to complete installation of the USB driver before installing the driver and the driver software could not be unable to install the USB driver properly. Be sure to load. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on the LCD screen of your personal computer. "USB MODE" appears on -screen messages to...
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... number of the following files are as digital data. This camera records moving images. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 48) • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 50) • Moving image file recorded normally The numerical portions of colors to 256 colors. A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format...
... number of the following files are as digital data. This camera records moving images. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning • Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 48) • Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 50) • Moving image file recorded normally The numerical portions of colors to 256 colors. A small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format...
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... file (page 50). Normal setting. Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in the setup settings.) Item Setting Description EV +2.0EV to Adjust the exposure value (page 53). -2.0EV 9 (FOCUS) ∞ (infinite) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO Sets the distance to (MOVING IMAGE is 0). EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF +2 (SHARPNESS) +1 x 0 -1 -2 Description Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in black-and-white (page 49). Sets the image special effects (page 55). Records an image using the normal recording mode. Item MODE (REC MODE) Setting...
... file (page 50). Normal setting. Records a small-size (320×240) JPEG file in the setup settings.) Item Setting Description EV +2.0EV to Adjust the exposure value (page 53). -2.0EV 9 (FOCUS) ∞ (infinite) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO Sets the distance to (MOVING IMAGE is 0). EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF +2 (SHARPNESS) +1 x 0 -1 -2 Description Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in black-and-white (page 49). Sets the image special effects (page 55). Records an image using the normal recording mode. Item MODE (REC MODE) Setting...
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... time** that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Approx. 20 ∗ When MODE (REC MODE) is suitable for a large-format print and one used in the ratio of pixels is set to accommodate the most common printing paper size. So, an image that is saved using a large number of three to two to NORMAL. This camera can record on the recording...
... time** that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Approx. 20 ∗ When MODE (REC MODE) is suitable for a large-format print and one used in the ratio of pixels is set to accommodate the most common printing paper size. So, an image that is saved using a large number of three to two to NORMAL. This camera can record on the recording...
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... changed . Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). You can set up the following items with the control button. Assigns numbers to focus on a "Memory Stick", including even erasure protected images (page 83). Displays the menu items in English. x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Displays the menu items in Japanese. B Editing 69 Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode...
... changed . Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion. RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). You can set up the following items with the control button. Assigns numbers to focus on a "Memory Stick", including even erasure protected images (page 83). Displays the menu items in English. x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Displays the menu items in Japanese. B Editing 69 Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode...
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... types of whether the power is not subject to charge this case, be damaged if: - However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera while reading or writing data. - On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for maintaining the date and time and other material...
... types of whether the power is not subject to charge this case, be damaged if: - However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera while reading or writing data. - On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for maintaining the date and time and other material...
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... operate properly after one second. • The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is set to OFF the next time you turn the power on if you press the POWER button. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on . The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is not connected securely. t Set...
... operate properly after one second. • The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is set to OFF the next time you turn the power on if you press the POWER button. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on . The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is not connected securely. t Set...
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... resizing function does not work . You cannot record images in TEXT mode are blurry. The flash does not work . The date and time are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. t Set the macro recording mode (page 53). t Set the mode dial to . • You cannot display print marks on moving images, text images, Clip Motion and uncompressed images. • Light is set to . t Move your camera away from the lens. t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen...
... resizing function does not work . You cannot record images in TEXT mode are blurry. The flash does not work . The date and time are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject. t Set the macro recording mode (page 53). t Set the mode dial to . • You cannot display print marks on moving images, text images, Clip Motion and uncompressed images. • Light is set to . t Move your camera away from the lens. t Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen...
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... camera. • The battery is incorrect. t The auto-power off function (page 11) is monochrome (black and white). Turn on the TV screen. The picture is activated. A file error occurs when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is protected. t Change the setting (page 70). • The image size is larger than 1600×1200 (DSCP50) or 1280×960 (DSC-P30). • The camera is set...
... camera. • The battery is incorrect. t The auto-power off function (page 11) is monochrome (black and white). Turn on the TV screen. The picture is activated. A file error occurs when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is protected. t Change the setting (page 70). • The image size is larger than 1600×1200 (DSCP50) or 1280×960 (DSC-P30). • The camera is set...
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... the reset button, the date and time setting is set to a computer with the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not connected firmly. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is on the camera. • The USB cable is not recognized by the computer. No function works though the power is low. t Set it to [NORMAL] (page 70). • Since the camera is connected to [PTP] in the setup settings. t Turn...
... the reset button, the date and time setting is set to a computer with the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not connected firmly. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is on the camera. • The USB cable is not recognized by the computer. No function works though the power is low. t Set it to [NORMAL] (page 70). • Since the camera is connected to [PTP] in the setup settings. t Turn...
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Index A Adjusting the exposure ... 53 AF lock 19 Auto power-off function . 11 Auto red-eye reduction 24, 69 B Battery battery life 13 battery remaining indicator 85 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 70 C Charging the battery pack12 Cleaning 71 Clip Motion 51 Control button........... 18, 39 D DELETE 62 Digital zoom 23 DPOF 66 E Editing DELETE 62 PROTECT 63 E-MAIL 48 Enlarging a part of the still image 59 F File name 37 FILE NUMBER 69 FLASH LEVEL ........ 24, 42 Focus preset 52 FORMAT 69 G GIF...
Index A Adjusting the exposure ... 53 AF lock 19 Auto power-off function . 11 Auto red-eye reduction 24, 69 B Battery battery life 13 battery remaining indicator 85 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 70 C Charging the battery pack12 Cleaning 71 Clip Motion 51 Control button........... 18, 39 D DELETE 62 Digital zoom 23 DPOF 66 E Editing DELETE 62 PROTECT 63 E-MAIL 48 Enlarging a part of the still image 59 F File name 37 FILE NUMBER 69 FLASH LEVEL ........ 24, 42 Focus preset 52 FORMAT 69 G GIF...