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...battery pack to the presence of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony... in the U.S.A. For the Customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be of sufficient ...
...battery pack to the presence of the FCC Rules. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Address: 1 Sony... in the U.S.A. For the Customers in the sun or under direct sunlight. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may be of sufficient ...
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...IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is no guarantee that to which can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. However, there is fitted to this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used . Increase... with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
...IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is no guarantee that to which can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. However, there is fitted to this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be used . Increase... with this equipment for your nearest Sony service station. If you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
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... 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 button VOLUME +/- D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes...
... 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 button VOLUME +/- D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes...
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... the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). This...
... the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). This...
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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 a wall outlet (mains). This indication may not be entirely ...of use and the operating environment. Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera before charging. To use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is ...
...(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 a wall outlet (mains). This indication may not be entirely ...of use and the operating environment. Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera before charging. To use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is ...
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...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 (2600) 3000 (2800) STILL mode playback** (DSC-S50/S30) LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life (min.) BRIGHT 170 (160) NORMAL 220 (210) Number of ... 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×...
...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 (2600) 3000 (2800) STILL mode playback** (DSC-S50/S30) LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life (min.) BRIGHT 170 (160) NORMAL 220 (210) Number of ... 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×...
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... 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 "Memory Stick" is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. •... of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. Getting started Notes • The battery life and number of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do...
... 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 "Memory Stick" is indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. •... of images will be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • If sufficient battery remaining time is limited. Getting started Notes • The battery life and number of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do...
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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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... Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 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 is lit ... arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the...
... Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. 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 is lit ... arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the...
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...check the image. Notes • While the image is recorded 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 ready for recording....images you can record on the "Memory Stick." To cancel the recording, release the shutter button. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is not yet recorded. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but...
...check the image. Notes • While the image is recorded 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 ready for recording....images you can record on the "Memory Stick." To cancel the recording, release the shutter button. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is not yet recorded. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but...
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... types of "Memory Stick" with your camera while reading or writing data. - Charging method Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products... with your nearest Sony dealer. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for about half a year it is removable, "Memory Stick" can use the camera as long as you use the camera for external data storage. On battery pack • Use...
... types of "Memory Stick" with your camera while reading or writing data. - Charging method Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products... with your nearest Sony dealer. On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for about half a year it is removable, "Memory Stick" can use the camera as long as you use the camera for external data storage. On battery pack • Use...
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... TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to country. Check the following list: NTSC system countries Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America,.... 56 "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. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera.
... TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable. The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to country. Check the following list: NTSC system countries Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America,.... 56 "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. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera.
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..., consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Connect it firmly to PLAY. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on by sliding the POWER switch down and check that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is not connected securely. t Charge the battery pack (page ...from the TV, etc. 57 Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camera cannot record images. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is placed near a TV or other equipment that is set to the W side. • ...
..., consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. t Connect it firmly to PLAY. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on by sliding the POWER switch down and check that the camera works properly. • The MODE selector is not connected securely. t Charge the battery pack (page ...from the TV, etc. 57 Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. Your camera cannot record images. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 8). • The battery level is placed near a TV or other equipment that is set to the W side. • ...
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... battery life is displayed but the power runs out soon. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to . t Install a charged battery ...The flash does not work . The date and time are not set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). The battery remaining indicator is too dark. t Adjust the exposure (page 43). t Set the...phenomenon is dead. t Charge the battery pack fully. • The battery pack is happening. t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an...
... battery life is displayed but the power runs out soon. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to . t Install a charged battery ...The flash does not work . The date and time are not set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). The battery remaining indicator is too dark. t Adjust the exposure (page 43). t Set the...phenomenon is dead. t Charge the battery pack fully. • The battery pack is happening. t Replace the battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an...
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...a personal computer. Cause and/or Solution • The MODE selector is set to prevent wearing down the battery. t Turn on a personal computer. t Use an image size of your camera is discharged. The LCD screen freezes momentarily. Additional information 59 The PROGRAM AE function does not work. ...page 42). • This is a characteristic of the personal computer and then play back a file. Symptom Your camera cannot play back an image on the camera. • The battery is incorrect. The image and sound are playing back the file directly from the hard disk (page 27). The ...
...a personal computer. Cause and/or Solution • The MODE selector is set to prevent wearing down the battery. t Turn on a personal computer. t Use an image size of your camera is discharged. The LCD screen freezes momentarily. Additional information 59 The PROGRAM AE function does not work. ...page 42). • This is a characteristic of the personal computer and then play back a file. Symptom Your camera cannot play back an image on the camera. • The battery is incorrect. The image and sound are playing back the file directly from the hard disk (page 27). The ...
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...for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Make sure that "PC MODE" is low. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. t Turn on the camera. • The battery level is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB ...connectors on your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The...
...for the ones connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. Make sure that "PC MODE" is low. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. t Turn on the camera. • The battery level is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB ...connectors on your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The...
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Meaning No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be played back with your camera. The images you cannot record or copy images. The battery level is full, and you want to copy are too big to format the "Memory Stick." Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick...." The capacity of a size that was created on the LCD screen. You are playing back a file that cannot be used with your camera, or...
Meaning No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be played back with your camera. The images you cannot record or copy images. The battery level is full, and you want to copy are too big to format the "Memory Stick." Turn the power off and on the "Memory Stick...." The capacity of a size that was created on the LCD screen. You are playing back a file that cannot be used with your camera, or...
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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...