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... you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. For the Sony Service...
... you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. For the Sony Service...
Operating Instructions
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... following before using your camera still images recorded on other materials may be careful not to a disk. Check to a malfunction of your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You cannot play back on the LCD screen. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this...
... following before using your camera still images recorded on other materials may be careful not to a disk. Check to a malfunction of your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. You cannot play back on the LCD screen. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this...
Operating Instructions
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... 20 B Playback Playing back still images 21 Playing back moving images 22 Viewing images using a personal computer 24 Image file storage destinations and image files 28 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the MODE selector .......... 29 How to use the control button 29 How to print (PRINT MARK 53 Additional information Precautions 54 On "Memory Sticks 55 Using your camera abroad 56 Troubleshooting 57 Warning and notice messages 61 Self-diagnosis display 62 Specifications 63 LCD screen indicators 64...
... 20 B Playback Playing back still images 21 Playing back moving images 22 Viewing images using a personal computer 24 Image file storage destinations and image files 28 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the MODE selector .......... 29 How to use the control button 29 How to print (PRINT MARK 53 Additional information Precautions 54 On "Memory Sticks 55 Using your camera abroad 56 Troubleshooting 57 Warning and notice messages 61 Self-diagnosis display 62 Specifications 63 LCD screen indicators 64...
Operating Instructions
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... turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The capacity of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. 11 Getting started Notes • The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated...
... turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The capacity of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. 11 Getting started Notes • The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated...
Operating Instructions
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... a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction...
... a message such as "MEMORY STICK ERROR" will be displayed. • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction...
Operating Instructions
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... the shutter button. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is not yet recorded. The number of images you can record on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 The shutter sounds...
... the shutter button. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is not yet recorded. The number of images you can record on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 The shutter sounds...
Operating Instructions
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... turn on/off the indicators on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record moving images (DSCS50 only) Moving images with [REC TIME SET] in MPEG format. DISPLAY POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to turn on the LCD screen. If you press the shutter button momentarily The image and sound are recorded in the menu settings (page 33). "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are not recorded. Zooming or using the self-timer...
... turn on/off the indicators on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record moving images (DSCS50 only) Moving images with [REC TIME SET] in MPEG format. DISPLAY POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to turn on the LCD screen. If you press the shutter button momentarily The image and sound are recorded in the menu settings (page 33). "REC" appears on the LCD screen, and the image and sound are not recorded. Zooming or using the self-timer...
Operating Instructions
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...) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Viewing images using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used for the following formats. Be sure to Windows 98SE. Operation is stored in an environment upgraded from: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to also see the operation manuals for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal...
...) must be installed (to play back moving pictures). QuickTime 3.2 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Viewing images using a hub. • Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used for the following formats. Be sure to Windows 98SE. Operation is stored in an environment upgraded from: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to also see the operation manuals for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal...
Operating Instructions
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... application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with the USB connector on -screen messages to install the USB driver. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the Mac OS...
... application software for viewing images on a CD-ROM which is supplied with the USB connector on -screen messages to install the USB driver. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed. Be sure to allow the Mac OS...
Operating Instructions
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...&TIME Sets whether to files in TEXT mode. Cancels formatting of the MODE selector. MOVIE STILL 32 SENSOR FILE NUMBER Setting Description MODE selector OK CANCEL Formats a "Memory Stick." This function does not work for images recorded in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . x OFF When this to OFF to vibration such as horizontal images. MOVIE STILL PLAY ON Plays back images recorded with the self-timer (page 18). EFFECT Item P.EFFECT DATE/ TIME Setting Description MODE selector SOLARIZE Sets...
...&TIME Sets whether to files in TEXT mode. Cancels formatting of the MODE selector. MOVIE STILL 32 SENSOR FILE NUMBER Setting Description MODE selector OK CANCEL Formats a "Memory Stick." This function does not work for images recorded in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . x OFF When this to OFF to vibration such as horizontal images. MOVIE STILL PLAY ON Plays back images recorded with the self-timer (page 18). EFFECT Item P.EFFECT DATE/ TIME Setting Description MODE selector SOLARIZE Sets...
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... (page 49). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO MOVIE STILL FLASH LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. WHITE BALANCE IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 43). x NORMAL Normal setting. Item Setting PROTECT ON x OFF Description Protects images against accidental erasure. Releases protection of the image. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. CANCEL Cancels copying of the image. 1600×1200 Changes the recorded still image size 1024×768 (page 51...
... (page 49). OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO MOVIE STILL FLASH LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. WHITE BALANCE IN DOOR Sets the white balance (page 43). x NORMAL Normal setting. Item Setting PROTECT ON x OFF Description Protects images against accidental erasure. Releases protection of the image. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. CANCEL Cancels copying of the image. 1600×1200 Changes the recorded still image size 1024×768 (page 51...
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... Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button). This has no effect on the LCD screen. MODE selector PLAY 35 MOVIE STILL PLAY CLOCK SET Sets the date and time (page 13). - DELETE Setting OK CANCEL Description Deletes the displayed image. Before performing advanced operations SETUP Item Setting Description MODE selector DEMO x ON/STBY OFF Displayed only when you use the AC MOVIE power adaptor in Japanese. MOVIE STILL PLAY INDEX* Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45). VIDEO...
... Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you press the control button/shutter button). This has no effect on the LCD screen. MODE selector PLAY 35 MOVIE STILL PLAY CLOCK SET Sets the date and time (page 13). - DELETE Setting OK CANCEL Description Deletes the displayed image. Before performing advanced operations SETUP Item Setting Description MODE selector DEMO x ON/STBY OFF Displayed only when you use the AC MOVIE power adaptor in Japanese. MOVIE STILL PLAY INDEX* Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45). VIDEO...
Operating Instructions
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... the menu. 3 Record the image. Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) (DSC-S50 only) 3 1 2 1 Set the MODE selector to 40 seconds. When using the DSC-S30 The DSC-S30 does not have a VOICE function. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is not evenly illuminated, you release the shutter button for 5 seconds. The number of the surrounding brightness. 39 B Various recording If you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode: Image size...
... the menu. 3 Record the image. Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) (DSC-S50 only) 3 1 2 1 Set the MODE selector to 40 seconds. When using the DSC-S30 The DSC-S30 does not have a VOICE function. If you hold down the shutter button, sound is not evenly illuminated, you release the shutter button for 5 seconds. The number of the surrounding brightness. 39 B Various recording If you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode: Image size...
Operating Instructions
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... your camera. After connecting A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50) or VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30), turn off the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and the TV. DSC-S30 Connect the video cable to the Lch jack. Note You cannot use a TV that has an antenna 48 (aerial) connector only. DSC-S50 Connect the A/V connecting cable to VIDEO. The playback image appears on the played back image size or other factors. Note The [INTERVAL] setting time is...
... your camera. After connecting A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50) or VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30), turn off the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to the A/V OUT jack of your camera and the TV. DSC-S30 Connect the video cable to the Lch jack. Note You cannot use a TV that has an antenna 48 (aerial) connector only. DSC-S50 Connect the A/V connecting cable to VIDEO. The playback image appears on the played back image size or other factors. Note The [INTERVAL] setting time is...
Operating Instructions
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... battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from the proper attachment location. • When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. In this case, be damaged if: - "Memory Stick" is specially designed for maintaining the date and time...
... battery pack • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent accident from the proper attachment location. • When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. In this case, be damaged if: - "Memory Stick" is specially designed for maintaining the date and time...
Operating Instructions
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..., consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch down and check that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is working properly. t Set it to PLAY. The resizing function does not work . t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is set to MOVIE or STILL (pages...
..., consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Then turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch down and check that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is working properly. t Set it to PLAY. The resizing function does not work . t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is set to MOVIE or STILL (pages...
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... date and time are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is incorrect. t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack is set correctly. The flash does not work . Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. t Adjust the exposure (page 43). t Fully charge the battery pack...
... date and time are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is incorrect. t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack is set correctly. The flash does not work . Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. t Adjust the exposure (page 43). t Fully charge the battery pack...
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... battery. Symptom Your camera cannot play back a file. t Change the setting (page 48). • The image size is incorrect. t Use an image size of your camera is larger than 1600×1200. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 39). • P.EFFECT is set to TEXT mode. A file error occurs when you play back the file from the "Memory Stick." The image does not appear on , the camera turns off suddenly. t Replace it to STILL or MOVIE. The power turns...
... battery. Symptom Your camera cannot play back a file. t Change the setting (page 48). • The image size is incorrect. t Use an image size of your camera is larger than 1600×1200. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 39). • P.EFFECT is set to TEXT mode. A file error occurs when you play back the file from the "Memory Stick." The image does not appear on , the camera turns off suddenly. t Replace it to STILL or MOVIE. The power turns...
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...;39×62 mm) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 10 oz (280 g) NP-FM50 battery pack Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180mAh) Accessories A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50 only) (1) VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30 only) (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Wrist strap (1) "Memory Stick" (4 MB) (1) CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
...;39×62 mm) (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 10 oz (280 g) NP-FM50 battery pack Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180mAh) Accessories A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50 only) (1) VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30 only) (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Wrist strap (1) "Memory Stick" (4 MB) (1) CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Operating Instructions
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... Q Quick Review 17 R REC MODE 33 Recording images in macro ..........41 moving images 20 still images 16 still images for e-mail 38 with the flash 19 RESIZE 51 S SECAM system 56 Self-diagnosis display ......62 Setting date and time .......13 SHARPNESS 34 Shutter speed priority mode 42 Single mode 31 SLIDE SHOW 47 Still images playback 21 recording 16 T TEXT 39 TIFF 40 TV color system 56 U USB 25 Using the self-timer .........18 Using your camera abroad 56 V Viewing images...
... Q Quick Review 17 R REC MODE 33 Recording images in macro ..........41 moving images 20 still images 16 still images for e-mail 38 with the flash 19 RESIZE 51 S SECAM system 56 Self-diagnosis display ......62 Setting date and time .......13 SHARPNESS 34 Shutter speed priority mode 42 Single mode 31 SLIDE SHOW 47 Still images playback 21 recording 16 T TEXT 39 TIFF 40 TV color system 56 U USB 25 Using the self-timer .........18 Using your camera abroad 56 V Viewing images...
