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... protection against harmful interference in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the Customers in Germany Directive:...Sony Service Center. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on , the user is connected. - You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 3 If this camera...
... protection against harmful interference in Europe This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For the Customers in Germany Directive:...Sony Service Center. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on , the user is connected. - You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 3 If this camera...
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...as they may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may want to make a trial recording to a...for effective use. Notes on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with your camera on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other bright light... follow the instructions 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...
...as they may be some areas.) • Playback of images recorded with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may want to make a trial recording to a...for effective use. Notes on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with your camera on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other bright light... follow the instructions 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...
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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 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...
...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 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...
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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 temperature of 25°C (77°F). The above are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on conditions. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased. 13 Battery...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 (min...
...a temperature of 25°C (77°F). The above are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on conditions. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased. 13 Battery...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 (min...
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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 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...
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 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...
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...Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera... is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then...
...Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera... is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then...
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... may be difficult to 52. However, the recording cannot be recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may change after AE/AF lock, but this time, the camera is flashing. (During this does not affect the recorded image. • When...images you can record on the "Memory Stick." Release the shutter button, then focus again. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be carried out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block...
... may be difficult to 52. However, the recording cannot be recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may change after AE/AF lock, but this time, the camera is flashing. (During this does not affect the recorded image. • When...images you can record on the "Memory Stick." Release the shutter button, then focus again. "RECORDING" appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be carried out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block...
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... 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...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] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. 5 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."
... 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...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] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z. 5 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick."
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...camera with moving image recorded thus far is released. To stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image is full. These indicators are not recorded. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick... about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is not saved. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely ...
...camera with moving image recorded thus far is released. To stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again. "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image is full. These indicators are not recorded. For details on the image size, see "Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)" on the "Memory Stick... about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is not saved. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely ...
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... set as of March, 2001. Notes • Data recorded with your camera on image files recorded in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. The USB cable is [NORMAL]. Be...or the AC power adapter (not supplied). Moving images: MPEG format - This section describes the method for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your computer, which are two ways to make the USB connection, which was converted to another file format, the "FILE ERROR" ...
... set as of March, 2001. Notes • Data recorded with your camera on image files recorded in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. The USB cable is [NORMAL]. Be...or the AC power adapter (not supplied). Moving images: MPEG format - This section describes the method for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your computer, which are two ways to make the USB connection, which was converted to another file format, the "FILE ERROR" ...
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... the application software in as far as it will be installed correctly. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera and the camera is supplied with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. Your personal computer may restart. 5 Connect the USB jack... complete installation of your personal computer and allow Windows to install the USB driver. 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 -screen messages to load.
... the application software in as far as it will be installed correctly. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera and the camera is supplied with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. Your personal computer may restart. 5 Connect the USB jack... complete installation of your personal computer and allow Windows to install the USB driver. 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 -screen messages to load.
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... to open the window. 5 Move the following 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 3 to complete without interrupting it to the Macintosh with the USB... on your personal computer and allow the installation to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver.
... to open the window. 5 Move the following 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 3 to complete without interrupting it to the Macintosh with the USB... on your personal computer and allow the installation to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver.
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...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 personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...
...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 personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...
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..." folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. Notes on a Windows machine. If you are displayed. 6 Select and double...from the folder. This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on page 37. For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page 34. 5 Double click the newly recognized icon on your camera. 35 Compressed files cannot be played back on...
..." folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the hard disk of your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. Notes on a Windows machine. If you are displayed. 6 Select and double...from the folder. This will shorten the "Memory Stick" life. • Do not compress the data on page 37. For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page 34. 5 Double click the newly recognized icon on your camera. 35 Compressed files cannot be played back on...
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Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a...are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and...
Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a...are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and...
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... and one used in the ratio 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 - 640... number of recordable images is a guideline for when MODE (REC MODE) is suitable for attaching to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on the recording conditions.
... and one used in the ratio 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 - 640... number of recordable images is a guideline for when MODE (REC MODE) is suitable for attaching to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This camera can record on the recording conditions.
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...) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number ... v/V in step 3. 48 To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The 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. Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: / In the E-MAIL...
...) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number ... v/V in step 3. 48 To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The 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. Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: / In the E-MAIL...
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...* 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 26 Minimum 59 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in the GIF format. 1 4 2 3 1 Set the 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 26 Minimum 59 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images depends on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in the GIF format. 1 4 2 3 1 Set the mode...
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... the image. The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF...
... the image. The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF...