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...to your nearest Sony Service Center. If this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - LITHIUM ION BATTERY. "Memory Stick" N50 3 For... the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
...to your nearest Sony Service Center. If this camera. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - LITHIUM ION BATTERY. "Memory Stick" N50 3 For... the Customers in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if...
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...with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. However, there may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to... read the following before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Do not get the camera wet. 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...
...with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause malfunctions. However, there may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to... read the following before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. Do not get the camera wet. 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...
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...part 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 Playing back...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...
...part 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 Playing back...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...
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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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... 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.... • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on tables above...
... 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.... • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on tables above...
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... cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp...
... cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp...
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POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet ...recorded. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. When the...
POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet ...recorded. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. When the...
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... 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 portion when recording images. 20 "RECORDING" appears on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on... the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the ...
... 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 portion when recording images. 20 "RECORDING" appears on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on... the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the ...
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...with 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 ...
...with 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 ...
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...see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick." The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button. These indicators are not recorded. When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is released. Sound cannot... batteries completely run out. 27 "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image is full. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the indicators.
...see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick." The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button. These indicators are not recorded. When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is released. Sound cannot... batteries completely run out. 27 "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image is full. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the indicators.
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... computer and the application software. This is used to connect the camera to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be installed in the setup settings. The factory setting of USB mode is stored in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. In order to a personal computer so... format - Communications with your computer (for viewing images on a personal computer, modify and attach it to open the image. • Depending on your camera on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. Do not use a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied) or the AC power adapter ...
... computer and the application software. This is used to connect the camera to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be installed in the setup settings. The factory setting of USB mode is stored in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. In order to a personal computer so... format - Communications with your computer (for viewing images on a personal computer, modify and attach it to open the image. • Depending on your camera on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. Do not use a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied) or the AC power adapter ...
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... of the USB driver before installing the driver and the driver software could not be unable to load. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 The application software screen appears. 3 Click "USB Driver Installation for corrective measures if...supplied USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera and the camera is supplied with the application software in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer, install the USB...
... of the USB driver before installing the driver and the driver software could not be unable to load. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 The application software screen appears. 3 Click "USB Driver Installation for corrective measures if...supplied USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera and the camera is supplied with the application software in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer, install the USB...
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...before installing the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it . appears, click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your...opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is inserted into the Extensions folder?" B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to have the Add Hardware Wizard ...
...before installing the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it . appears, click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your...opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is inserted into the Extensions folder?" B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to have the Add Hardware Wizard ...
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..." on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen of your camera. 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 personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...
..." on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. "USB MODE" appears on the LCD screen of your camera. 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 personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...
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Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" on the "Memory Stick." If you are displayed. 6 Select and double-click the desired image... E-mail image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. Desired file type Double-click in your camera. 35
Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on a Windows machine. For the detailed folder and file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" on the "Memory Stick." If you are displayed. 6 Select and double-click the desired image... E-mail image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. Desired file type Double-click in your camera. 35
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...for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer may be unable to your personal computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on ...Me 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 retouch...
...for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer may be unable to your personal computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on ...Me 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 retouch...
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... E-mail. This camera can record on the recording conditions. Approx. 200 NORMAL (160×120)*** - - Tips The size 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...
... E-mail. This camera can record on the recording conditions. Approx. 200 NORMAL (160×120)*** - - Tips The size 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...
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.... 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) 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. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The number of images that... MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx.
.... 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) 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. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The number of images that... MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx.
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... is set to STANDARD or FINE. 49 B Various recording To return 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...
... is set to STANDARD or FINE. 49 B Various recording To return 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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Images recorded in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in this mode are suitable for printing with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 ...Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in the image size selected by...
Images recorded in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in this mode are suitable for printing with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 ...Notes • JPEG images are recorded in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in the image size selected by...