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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation
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...in a particular installation. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do... not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lithium ...user is encouraged to try to your nearest Sony Service Center. However, there is connected....
...in a particular installation. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do... not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital...comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lithium ...user is encouraged to try to your nearest Sony Service Center. However, there is connected....
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...71 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electric and Information ...to a disk. 4 However, there may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with your eyes. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY...
...71 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electric and Information ...to a disk. 4 However, there may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with your eyes. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY...
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... T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for moving images. • Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the ...setup settings (page 69). Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to [OFF] in...
... T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for moving images. • Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the ...setup settings (page 69). Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to [OFF] in...
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...images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] .... 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ...
...images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] .... 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ...
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... (page 50) • Moving image file recorded normally The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of colors to compress files without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. The formats that can be used with ...Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. An image file recorded with this camera are the same. - This format limits the number of computers, and browser software adopt this...
... (page 50) • Moving image file recorded normally The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of colors to compress files without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. The formats that can be used with ...Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. An image file recorded with this camera are the same. - This format limits the number of computers, and browser software adopt this...
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Setting up . 2 Press the center z on the control button to enter the item. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 2 When the mode dial is complete. 200 100 O 40 The selected setting is turned to ...
Setting up . 2 Press the center z on the control button to enter the item. CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 2 When the mode dial is complete. 200 100 O 40 The selected setting is turned to ...
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... picture effect function. SOLARIZE The light contrast is sepia-toned like an illustration. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /... / You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V in step 3. SEPIA The picture is clearer and ...
... picture effect function. SOLARIZE The light contrast is sepia-toned like an illustration. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. EFFECT) Mode dial: /... / You can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V in step 3. SEPIA The picture is clearer and ...
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...of the selected image turns green. 5 Select the images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. The menu appears. 7 Select [OK] with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. When marking the mark, you have images printed at a shop that... conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . Selecting still images to be marked with the control button, then press z. This mark is marked on the selected image. SET...
...of the selected image turns green. 5 Select the images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. The menu appears. 7 Select [OK] with the zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. When marking the mark, you have images printed at a shop that... conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . Selecting still images to be marked with the control button, then press z. This mark is marked on the selected image. SET...
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...items with the control button. Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . B Editing 69 The setup screen appears. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Assigns numbers to insert the date and time into...Records the Clip Motion. DATE/TIME DAY & TIME Sets whether to files in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". Displays...
...items with the control button. Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . B Editing 69 The setup screen appears. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Assigns numbers to insert the date and time into...Records the Clip Motion. DATE/TIME DAY & TIME Sets whether to files in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". Displays...
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...(mains) with the AC power adaptor (not supplied), or install a charged battery pack or new alkaline batteries, and leave the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set..." in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise. • Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack (not supplied) • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident...
...(mains) with the AC power adaptor (not supplied), or install a charged battery pack or new alkaline batteries, and leave the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set..." in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise. • Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack (not supplied) • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident...
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...; The battery life is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. Using your digital still camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, you use your camera in any country or area with the battery charger (not supplied) within 100 V to how ...it more and more, and as that the battery pack has reached the end of your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is limited. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that of its life...
...; The battery life is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. Using your digital still camera. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on a TV, you use your camera in any country or area with the battery charger (not supplied) within 100 V to how ...it more and more, and as that the battery pack has reached the end of your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is limited. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that of its life...
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...8226; The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF]. t Replace the battery pack with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [ON] in the menu settings. • The mode dial is discharged. The image cannot be used the camera for a long time in the remaining battery time. ...displayed but the power runs out soon. (when using the recommended batteries. Your camera cannot play back the file from the "Memory Stick." t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on . t Use the recommended batteries (pages 10...
...8226; The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF]. t Replace the battery pack with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [ON] in the menu settings. • The mode dial is discharged. The image cannot be used the camera for a long time in the remaining battery time. ...displayed but the power runs out soon. (when using the recommended batteries. Your camera cannot play back the file from the "Memory Stick." t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on . t Use the recommended batteries (pages 10...
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... the "Memory Stick" (page 69). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you of the camera's current condition. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • You installed or removed the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
... the "Memory Stick" (page 69). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you of the camera's current condition. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. • You installed or removed the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
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...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...-metering ......... 57 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 49 TIFF 38, 50 TV color system 74 TWILIGHT 47 U USB 32 Using your camera abroad74 V Viewing images on a TV screen 61 using a personal computer 30 W Warning and notice messages 81 WHITE BALANCE........ 54 Z Zoom 22 Additional...
...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...-metering ......... 57 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 49 TIFF 38, 50 TV color system 74 TWILIGHT 47 U USB 32 Using your camera abroad74 V Viewing images on a TV screen 61 using a personal computer 30 W Warning and notice messages 81 WHITE BALANCE........ 54 Z Zoom 22 Additional...