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... of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 3 This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center. Increase the separation... between the equipment and receiver. - For the Customers in accordance with the limits sets out on , the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can be used under the following measures: - If this camera...found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in...
... of the FCC Rules. "Memory Stick" N50 3 This equipment generates, uses, and can return your nearest Sony Service Center. Increase the separation... between the equipment and receiver. - For the Customers in accordance with the limits sets out on , the user is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can be used under the following measures: - If this camera...found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in...
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... equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is working correctly. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on how to your camera or recording medium, etc. Unauthorized recording... not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be hot after the camera is not possible due to the provision of... (These models are not guaranteed. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND ...
... equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is working correctly. You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on how to your camera or recording medium, etc. Unauthorized recording... not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be hot after the camera is not possible due to the provision of... (These models are not guaranteed. Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND ...
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...part of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 26 B Playback Playing back still images 28 Playing back...image file (DIVIDE 67 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 69 Additional information Precautions 71 On "Memory Sticks 72 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 73 Using your camera abroad 74 Troubleshooting 75 Warning and notice messages 81 Self-diagnosis display 83 Specifications 84 LCD screen...
...part of contents Getting started Identifying the parts 8 Preparing the power supply 10 Setting the date and time 15 Inserting the "Memory Stick 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 19 Recording moving images 26 B Playback Playing back still images 28 Playing back...image file (DIVIDE 67 Changing the setup settings (SETUP 69 Additional information Precautions 71 On "Memory Sticks 72 About "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied 73 Using your camera abroad 74 Troubleshooting 75 Warning and notice messages 81 Self-diagnosis display 83 Specifications 84 LCD screen...
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Getting started Attaching the strap A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24) B MENU button (40) C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) D DC IN jack (12) (14) E Control button (18) (39) F LCD screen G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) H Zoom button (INDEX button during playback) (22) I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M "Memory Stick" cover 9
Getting started Attaching the strap A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24) B MENU button (40) C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) D DC IN jack (12) (14) E Control button (18) (39) F LCD screen G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21) H Zoom button (INDEX button during playback) (22) I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M "Memory Stick" cover 9
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...∗ When using a fully charged battery pack at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use your camera at a temperature of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images shown on conditions. • The capacity of 25°C (... a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals Moving image recording SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied)* LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min...
...∗ When using a fully charged battery pack at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use your camera at a temperature of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images shown on conditions. • The capacity of 25°C (... a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals Moving image recording SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied)* LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min...
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...You cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The position...differ depending on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert...
...You cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 Notes • Insert the "Memory Stick" firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The position...differ depending on a "Memory Stick" if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert...
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... z is not yet recorded. POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to ...shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up ...
... z is not yet recorded. POWER 1 Set the mode dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to ...shutter button halfway down. AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up ...
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...flashing slowly, the subject may be extremely close. When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the shutter button fully down . "RECORDING" appears on the "Memory Stick." RCORI ∗ If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to 52. Release the shutter button, then focus again. However, the recording ...can record on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may change after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 3 Press the...
...flashing slowly, the subject may be extremely close. When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the shutter button fully down . "RECORDING" appears on the "Memory Stick." RCORI ∗ If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to 52. Release the shutter button, then focus again. However, the recording ...can record on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may change after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash.) Holding the camera correctly Hold the camera so that your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images. 20 3 Press the...
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...: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE ... the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG...
...: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: CLIP MOTION DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR: OK CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE ... the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B. 3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B. 4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." To record moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG...
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... the batteries completely run out. 27 Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is not saved. The self-timer...the power partway through a recording, the moving images. 7 Press the shutter button fully down . When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is recorded about 10 seconds after you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the indicators. B Recording 6 Press...
... the batteries completely run out. 27 Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is recorded on page 45". Using the self-timer When you use the self-timer function, the subject is not saved. The self-timer...the power partway through a recording, the moving images. 7 Press the shutter button fully down . When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is recorded about 10 seconds after you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the indicators. B Recording 6 Press...
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... a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied) or the AC power adapter (not supplied). This is used to connect the camera to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be performed on image files recorded in the personal computer beforehand. Make sure that ...applications that operations can be installed in a "Memory Stick" from Suspend or Sleep. • When connecting the camera to SET UP. 2 Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B. 3 Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B. 4...
... a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied) or the AC power adapter (not supplied). This is used to connect the camera to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be performed on image files recorded in the personal computer beforehand. Make sure that ...applications that operations can be installed in a "Memory Stick" from Suspend or Sleep. • When connecting the camera to SET UP. 2 Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B. 3 Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B. 4...
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... in as far as it will be installed correctly. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is supplied with your personal computer and allow Windows to load. "USB MODE" appears on -screen messages to complete installation of ... mode. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your personal computer. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 Your personal computer may restart. 5 Connect...
... in as far as it will be installed correctly. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is supplied with your personal computer and allow Windows to load. "USB MODE" appears on -screen messages to complete installation of ... mode. If you connect the USB cable first, you will go. 6 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your personal computer. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts. 32 Your personal computer may restart. 5 Connect...
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...; Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before installing the USB driver. Be sure to allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in... two files from the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are to be unable to...
...; Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera before installing the USB driver. Be sure to allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in... two files from the window opened in step 3 to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are to be unable to...
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... USB cable. If the drive is not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on your camera. Viewing images When viewing moving images on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 5 ... USB cable connector in as far as it will go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on page 75. 34 "USB MODE" appears on the...
... USB cable. If the drive is not recognized, see "Troubleshooting" on your camera. Viewing images When viewing moving images on Windows and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (E:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 5 ... USB cable connector in as far as it will go. 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to load. 2 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB connector on page 75. 34 "USB MODE" appears on the...
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...folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. If you used a personal computer to the hard ...-click the desired image file from the "Memory Stick", the image may break off. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your camera. 35 Compressed files cannot be played back on a Windows machine. Notes on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal ...
...folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to format the "Memory Stick" in your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended. If you used a personal computer to the hard ...-click the desired image file from the "Memory Stick", the image may break off. The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your camera. 35 Compressed files cannot be played back on a Windows machine. Notes on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal ...
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... Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. 36 Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when...camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may not recover after recovering from the camera while it is connected to open the file. • Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory...
... Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep. 36 Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when...camera, the image format will differ so the "FILE ERROR" message may appear and you may not recover after recovering from the camera while it is connected to open the file. • Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory...
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...ratio. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on the recording conditions. The higher the number of the image is suitable for a large-format print and ...The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Quality STANDARD FINE Moving image 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1280×960 (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1024×768 Approx....
...ratio. So, an image that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera can record on the recording conditions. The higher the number of the image is suitable for a large-format print and ...The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) Image size Quality STANDARD FINE Moving image 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 - 1280×960 (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 - 1024×768 Approx....
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Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. The number of images that you can record on the recording conditions. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. Recording still images for e-... appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode Image size Quality STD FINE 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1280×960 Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images...
Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. The number of images that you can record on the recording conditions. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. Recording still images for e-... appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in E-MAIL mode Image size Quality STD FINE 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 1280×960 Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images...
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... not displayed. • The number of recordable images is set to , images can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 12 Minimum 13 Minimum 18 Minimum 20 Minimum...
... not displayed. • The number of recordable images is set to , images can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode* Image size Number of images 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Minimum 12 Minimum 13 Minimum 18 Minimum 20 Minimum...
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... 3. 50 The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. Images recorded in this mode are suitable...
... 3. 50 The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (8 MB) in TIFF mode is selected. • Writing data takes more time than in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. Images recorded in this mode are suitable...