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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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 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. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 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 Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Operating Instructions
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...in this manual show the DSC-S50. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to remove it before using high-precision technology. Do not get the camera wet. Trial recording Before... risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to the provision of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. For the Customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this camera. Be sure to read the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause malfunctions. ...
...in this manual show the DSC-S50. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to remove it before using high-precision technology. Do not get the camera wet. Trial recording Before... risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to the provision of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. For the Customers in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of this camera. Be sure to read the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause malfunctions. ...
Operating Instructions
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...side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when zoom exceeds 3×. When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality.... zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the...
...side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when zoom exceeds 3×. When digital zoom is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality.... zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to the normal recording mode, press lightly on the...
Operating Instructions
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...digital zoom. CANCEL Cancels copying of images against accidental erasure (page 49). x NORMAL Normal setting. OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO MOVIE STILL FLASH LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. Releases protection of the image. 1600×1200 Changes the recorded still image size 1024×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50... ON x OFF Description Protects images against accidental erasure. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. STILL SHARPNESS +2 to -2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
...digital zoom. CANCEL Cancels copying of images against accidental erasure (page 49). x NORMAL Normal setting. OUT DOOR HOLD x AUTO MOVIE STILL FLASH LEVEL HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. Releases protection of the image. 1600×1200 Changes the recorded still image size 1024×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50... ON x OFF Description Protects images against accidental erasure. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. STILL SHARPNESS +2 to -2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Operating Instructions
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.... of all the print marks Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu. 3 Select the images to mark 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. Notes • You cannot mark moving images or images recorded in TEXT mode. • If you want to print. 2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and...
.... of all the print marks Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], [ALL] and then [OFF] from the menu. 3 Select the images to mark 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. Notes • You cannot mark moving images or images recorded in TEXT mode. • If you want to print. 2 Select [FILE], [PRINT MARK], and...
Operating Instructions
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...Attach the label so that uses encryption technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. Additional information 55 In this case, be used for ...with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. However, even if this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Because it in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. ...removable, "Memory Stick" can still use the camera at all for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products.
...Attach the label so that uses encryption technology. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your nearest Sony dealer. Additional information 55 In this case, be used for ...with the MagicGate* copyright protection technology. However, even if this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. Because it in the sun or under direct sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. ...removable, "Memory Stick" can still use the camera at all for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products.
Operating Instructions
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.... The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to country. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a ... Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. 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.
.... The color system of the TV must be the same as that of Sony Corporation. TV color systems differ from country to country. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your digital still camera. Watching the playback picture on TV If you need a TV having a ... Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. 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.
Operating Instructions
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...correctly. The battery life is displayed but the power runs out soon. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. The flash does not work . Digital zoom does not function. t This is not a malfunction. • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. •... one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack is happening. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). Symptom The picture is incorrect. The...
...correctly. The battery life is displayed but the power runs out soon. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is short. The flash does not work . Digital zoom does not function. t This is not a malfunction. • You are recording/playing back images under extremely cold temperatures. •... one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack is happening. t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). Symptom The picture is incorrect. The...
Operating Instructions
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...). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 62 Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss: ss Contact your camera, or is inserted. First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or...
...). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 62 Self-diagnosis display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss: ss Contact your camera, or is inserted. First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or...
Operating Instructions
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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 ...
Operating Instructions
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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...