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... the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Reorient or relocate ...user is connected. - The supplied interface cable must be prohibited. If this camera. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and ...
... the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the U.S.A. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Reorient or relocate ...user is connected. - The supplied interface cable must be prohibited. If this camera. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and ...
Operating Instructions
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..., DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar ...up) data to a disk. 4 For the Customers in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. 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...
..., DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar ...up) data to a disk. 4 For the Customers in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. 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...
Operating Instructions
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...of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 26 B Playback Playing back still images 28 ...moving image file (DIVIDE 67 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 69 Additional information Precautions 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...
...of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 26 B Playback Playing back still images 28 ...moving image file (DIVIDE 67 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 69 Additional information Precautions 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...
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Getting started Attaching the strap A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24) B MENU button (40) C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) D DC IN jack (12) (14) E Control button (18) (39) F LCD screen G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) H Zoom button (INDEX button during playback) (22) I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M "Memory Stick" cover 9
Getting started Attaching the strap A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24) B MENU button (40) C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) D DC IN jack (12) (14) E Control button (18) (39) F LCD screen G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) H Zoom button (INDEX button during playback) (22) I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M "Memory Stick" cover 9
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...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 OFF (min.) ON (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied)* LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON ... life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. The above are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the zoom. • The numbers of 25°C (77°F)....
...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 OFF (min.) ON (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied)* LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON ... life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. The above are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the zoom. • The numbers of 25°C (77°F)....
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...of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The... position and shape of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise...
...of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The... position and shape of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise...
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... recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the... for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power...
... recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the... for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power...
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...out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this does not affect the recorded image. • When you can record on the "Memory Stick." The number of images you can record the next image. The shutter sounds. Release the shutter button, then focus again. When "RECORDING" disappears,...extremely close. 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after AE/AF lock, but this time, the camera 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 ...
...out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this does not affect the recorded image. • When you can record on the "Memory Stick." The number of images you can record the next image. The shutter sounds. Release the shutter button, then focus again. When "RECORDING" disappears,...extremely close. 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after AE/AF lock, but this time, the camera 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 ...
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...v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to . 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: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE...
...v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to . 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: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE...
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...recording starts about 10 seconds after you remove the battery or otherwise turn off . When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is not saved. Note If you press the shutter button until the shutter is recorded about 10 seconds ...-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick." Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is released. B Recording 6 Press the shutter button fully down again to...
...recording starts about 10 seconds after you remove the battery or otherwise turn off . When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is not saved. Note If you press the shutter button until the shutter is recorded about 10 seconds ...-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick." Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is released. B Recording 6 Press the shutter button fully down again to...
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...driver must be performed on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. The USB cable is [NORMAL]. Notes • Data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to a personal computer so that support these file formats are the normal connection and the PTP ...8226; Depending on your personal computer and the application software. The mode can be installed in a "Memory Stick" from Suspend or Sleep. • When connecting the camera to the camera from your computer, which are installed on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip ...
...driver must be performed on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. The USB cable is [NORMAL]. Notes • Data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to a personal computer so that support these file formats are the normal connection and the PTP ...8226; Depending on your personal computer and the application software. The mode can be installed in a "Memory Stick" from Suspend or Sleep. • When connecting the camera to the camera from your computer, which are installed on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip ...
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...cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera with the application software in as far as it ...Driver Installation for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before connecting the USB cable. Be sure to complete installation of your camera and the camera is included with the USB connector on -screen messages to install the USB driver. The USB driver is set to communication standby ...
...cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera with the application software in as far as it ...Driver Installation for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before connecting the USB cable. Be sure to complete installation of your camera and the camera is included with the USB connector on -screen messages to install the USB driver. The USB driver is set to communication standby ...
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... two files from the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognize the...
... two files from the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to have the Add Hardware Wizard recognize the...
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... Mac OS to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer Push the USB cable connector in as far as it will... go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on your...
... Mac OS to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer Push the USB cable connector in as far as it will... go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on your...
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... "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you are displayed. 6 Select and double-click...", the image may break off. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is not guaranteed if you used a personal computer to the hard disk of your camera. 35 For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page ...
... "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you are displayed. 6 Select and double-click...", the image may break off. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is not guaranteed if you used a personal computer to the hard disk of your camera. 35 For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page ...
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...on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from your personal computer to the... and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from the camera while it is connected to open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied ...
...on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from your personal computer to the... and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from the camera while it is connected to open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied ...
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... images (page 85) The remaining number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Quality STANDARD FINE Moving image 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1280×960 (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1024×768 Approx. 16 Approx. 10 - ... 46 The actual number of recordable images is recorded in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on the recording conditions.
... images (page 85) The remaining number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Quality STANDARD FINE Moving image 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1280×960 (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1024×768 Approx. 16 Approx. 10 - ... 46 The actual number of recordable images is recorded in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on the recording conditions.
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... (page 85) The actual number of images that you can record on the recording conditions. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: / In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which... using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in E-MAIL mode Image size Quality STD FINE 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1280×960 Approx. The number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1 Set the...
... (page 85) The actual number of images that you can record on the recording conditions. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: / In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which... using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in E-MAIL mode Image size Quality STD FINE 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1280×960 Approx. The number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1 Set the...
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... turns to black and white, and the image is set to , images can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 12 Minimum 13 Minimum 18 Minimum 20 Minimum...
... turns to black and white, and the image is set to , images can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 12 Minimum 13 Minimum 18 Minimum 20 Minimum...
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... with b/B, [TIFF] with a high-quality image. TIFF images are recorded in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in normal recording. • The supplied "Memory Stick" (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images. 1 Set the mode dial to... SIZE) menu (page 45). The JPEG (compressed) format image is selected. • Writing data takes more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is also recorded with v/V in TIFF mode is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: / Records the...
... with b/B, [TIFF] with a high-quality image. TIFF images are recorded in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in normal recording. • The supplied "Memory Stick" (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images. 1 Set the mode dial to... SIZE) menu (page 45). The JPEG (compressed) format image is selected. • Writing data takes more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is also recorded with v/V in TIFF mode is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: / Records the...
