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... the literature accompanying the appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930...accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in this equipment. Operation is intended to...
... the literature accompanying the appliance. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is intended to alert the user to the presence of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930...accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This symbol is subject to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such as in a car parked in this equipment. Operation is intended to...
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...occur in the plug supplied need to be used under the following measures: - If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should ...the fuse in a particular installation. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The shielded interface cable recommended...
...occur in the plug supplied need to be used under the following measures: - If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Should ...the fuse in a particular installation. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. The shielded interface cable recommended...
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button VOLUME +/- button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY button H LCD screen I Hook for lens cap/strap J Zoom button K Access lamp (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever (8) N OPEN switch O POWER switch P DC IN jack (9) (12) Q POWER lamp/BATT CHARGE lamp (9) (13) 7 Getting started Attaching the ... button B FOCUS button (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. D Control button...
button VOLUME +/- button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY button H LCD screen I Hook for lens cap/strap J Zoom button K Access lamp (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever (8) N OPEN switch O POWER switch P DC IN jack (9) (12) Q POWER lamp/BATT CHARGE lamp (9) (13) 7 Getting started Attaching the ... button B FOCUS button (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. D Control button...
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... battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony...
... battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Insert the battery pack with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with compatible video equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony...
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...(M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. ...lights orange when charging begins. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on . Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power ...
...(M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. ...lights orange when charging begins. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on . Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power ...
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...and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2300 (2100) 2500 (2300) DSC-S30 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2800...Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals MOVIE mode recording (DSC-S50 only) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112...
...and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2300 (2100) 2500 (2300) DSC-S30 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2800...Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals MOVIE mode recording (DSC-S50 only) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160×112...
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... indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of the "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly 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
... indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of the "Memory Stick" is limited. The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly 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
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12 Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12 Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
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Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as "MEMORY ... switch is set to the LOCK position. Connector Erasure prevention switch OC Label space 15 Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the...
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as "MEMORY ... switch is set to the LOCK position. Connector Erasure prevention switch OC Label space 15 Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the...
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... AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on the "Memory Stick." The shutter sounds and the image is ready for recording. The number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 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 being recorded on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." Also, do not turn on the "Memory Stick," do not shake or strike the camera. To cancel the...
... AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on the "Memory Stick." The shutter sounds and the image is ready for recording. The number of images you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 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 being recorded on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." Also, do not turn on the "Memory Stick," do not shake or strike the camera. To cancel the...
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...install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for external data storage. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. you ...is removable, "Memory Stick" can also be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can use the camera as long as you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . you...
...install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. "Memory Stick" is specially designed for external data storage. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. you ...is removable, "Memory Stick" can also be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged, you can use the camera as long as you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . you...
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"Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation. , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a ...the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to view the playback picture on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b]. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. AC-L10 PAL system countries Australia, Austria,...
"Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation. , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a ...the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to view the playback picture on the design of the wall outlet (mains) [b]. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. AC-L10 PAL system countries Australia, Austria,...
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The resizing function does not work . t Disconnect and then reconnect all power sources after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 15). • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to the W ... 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is not working (page 62). t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is noisy. t Set it firmly to 25 cm) away from the TV, etc...
The resizing function does not work . t Disconnect and then reconnect all power sources after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 15). • The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick" is set to the W ... 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is not working (page 62). t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is noisy. t Set it firmly to 25 cm) away from the TV, etc...
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...malfunction. • You are not set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to STILL. • The date and time are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Set it to ...). The flash does not work . Digital zoom does not function. Cause and/or Solution • You are shooting a subject 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 to auto (no...
...malfunction. • You are not set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to STILL. • The date and time are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Set it to ...). The flash does not work . Digital zoom does not function. Cause and/or Solution • You are shooting a subject 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 to auto (no...
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...." The LCD screen freezes momentarily. t Copy the file to prevent wearing down the battery. t Cancel B&W mode (page 44). The power turns off automatically to the hard disk of 1600×1200 or smaller. • The camera is set to PLAY (page 21). • You are interfered by noise when... (black and white). t Use an image size of the personal computer and then play back a file. The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery is set to STILL or MOVIE. The PROGRAM AE function does not work. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 39). • P.EFFECT is discharged....
...." The LCD screen freezes momentarily. t Copy the file to prevent wearing down the battery. t Cancel B&W mode (page 44). The power turns off automatically to the hard disk of 1600×1200 or smaller. • The camera is set to PLAY (page 21). • You are interfered by noise when... (black and white). t Use an image size of the personal computer and then play back a file. The image does not appear on the camera. • The battery is set to STILL or MOVIE. The PROGRAM AE function does not work. t Cancel TEXT mode (page 39). • P.EFFECT is discharged....
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... connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The USB cable is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB connectors on the camera. • The battery level is turned off. t Disconnect the USB cables... except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 24). 60 Make sure that...
... connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The USB cable is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB connectors on the camera. • The battery level is turned off. t Disconnect the USB cables... except for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 24). 60 Make sure that...
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...of a size that was created on equipment other than your camera. Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick" is full, and you want to copy are too big to copy with your camera. The image is low or zero. The battery is protected. You are playing back a file that cannot be... used with your camera, or is damaged. Meaning No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. The write-protect tab on...
...of a size that was created on equipment other than your camera. Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick" is full, and you want to copy are too big to copy with your camera. The image is low or zero. The battery is protected. You are playing back a file that cannot be... used with your camera, or is damaged. Meaning No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. The write-protect tab on...
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... m to 2.5 m) Output connector A/V OUT (Monaural) (DSC-S50 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ VIDEO OUT (DSC-S30 only) Minijack Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2...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) ...
... m to 2.5 m) Output connector A/V OUT (Monaural) (DSC-S50 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ VIDEO OUT (DSC-S30 only) Minijack Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2...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) ...
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LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ... I Image size indicator J Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator K Number of recorded images L Remaining memory capacity indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing v on the control...
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ... I Image size indicator J Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator K Number of recorded images L Remaining memory capacity indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing v on the control...
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...42 Auto power-off function ....9 Auto red-eye reduction ....19 B Battery pack battery life 10 charging 9 installing 8 remaining battery indicator 64 BEEP 35 C Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning 54 Control button 29 COPY 51 D DELETE 50 Digital zoom 17 Display window indicators 64 E Editing COPY 51 DELETE 50 ...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 on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE...
...42 Auto power-off function ....9 Auto red-eye reduction ....19 B Battery pack battery life 10 charging 9 installing 8 remaining battery indicator 64 BEEP 35 C Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning 54 Control button 29 COPY 51 D DELETE 50 Digital zoom 17 Display window indicators 64 E Editing COPY 51 DELETE 50 ...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 on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE...