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Model No Serial No DSC-S50 DSC-S30/S50 ©2000 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-060-523-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Model No Serial No DSC-S50 DSC-S30/S50 ©2000 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 3-060-523-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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... recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for the two models of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the copyright laws. Exposing the LCD screen or...
... recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for the two models of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the copyright laws. Exposing the LCD screen or...
Operating Instructions
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... does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when zoom exceeds 3×. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Using the zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving ...button and pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can also delete the image first by...
... does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when zoom exceeds 3×. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Using the zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving ...button and pressing the center z, and then selecting [OK] with b/B on the control button and then press the center z. When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. B Recording Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can also delete the image first by...
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...Makes the flash level lower than normal. EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to 0. Releases protection of the image. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. STILL appears on the LCD screen except when set to Adjusts the exposure. -2.0 EV MOVIE STILL TOOL Item...×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50 only). 640×480 x CANCEL 1472×1104 Changes the recorded still image size 1280×960 (page 51) (DSC-S30 only). 1024×768 640×480 x CANCEL MODE selector PLAY PLAY PLAY 34 Does not use digital zoom. x NORMAL Normal setting....
...Makes the flash level lower than normal. EXPOSURE +2.0 EV to 0. Releases protection of the image. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. STILL appears on the LCD screen except when set to Adjusts the exposure. -2.0 EV MOVIE STILL TOOL Item...×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50 only). 640×480 x CANCEL 1472×1104 Changes the recorded still image size 1280×960 (page 51) (DSC-S30 only). 1024×768 640×480 x CANCEL MODE selector PLAY PLAY PLAY 34 Does not use digital zoom. x NORMAL Normal setting....
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... is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 1 1,2,3,4 In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you mark an image recorded in ...TIFF mode with your camera. To unmark all images are unmarked. This mark is not printed. B Editing 53 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print...
... is printed, and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. 1 1,2,3,4 In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you mark an image recorded in ...TIFF mode with your camera. To unmark all images are unmarked. This mark is not printed. B Editing 53 Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print...
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... electricity or noise. • Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. ∗ MagicGate is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. Because it in its supplied case. ... storage. "Memory Stick" is copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. You can also be used for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to ...
... electricity or noise. • Do not attach any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. ∗ MagicGate is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. Because it in its supplied case. ... storage. "Memory Stick" is copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. You can also be used for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to ...
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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 ... Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting...Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera.
"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 ... Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting...Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera.
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... Twilight plus, or Panfocus mode. 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 correctly. t Set the flash to auto ... • PROGRAM AE is not charged enough. Digital zoom does not function. t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9). t Cancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to . • The MODE selector is too dark. Symptom The picture is set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). t Adjust the brightness of the LCD ...
... Twilight plus, or Panfocus mode. 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 correctly. t Set the flash to auto ... • PROGRAM AE is not charged enough. Digital zoom does not function. t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9). t Cancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to . • The MODE selector is too dark. Symptom The picture is set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). t Adjust the brightness of the LCD ...
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The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen with your camera's hardware. Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 62 t Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 15). • A camera malfunction that you of...
The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the LCD screen with your camera's hardware. Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 62 t Insert a new "Memory Stick" (page 15). • A camera malfunction that you of...
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... mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 - 2.9 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode), TIFF Movie (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 Audio with still image (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory ...(0.3 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 ...
... mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 2.8 - 2.9 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold Data system Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode), TIFF Movie (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 Audio with still image (DSC-S50 only): MPEG1 (Monaural) Recording medium "Memory ...(0.3 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 ...
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...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 preventing accidental erasure 49 E-MAIL 38 Enlarging a part of the still image ...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 on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE.........43...
...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 preventing accidental erasure 49 E-MAIL 38 Enlarging a part of the still image ...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 on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE.........43...