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Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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...be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur...Customers in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Attention The... lithium ion batteries in Europe This product has been tested and found to your nearest Sony Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits ...
...be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. - If this camera. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur...Customers in a particular installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. Attention The... lithium ion batteries in Europe This product has been tested and found to your nearest Sony Service Center. Note: This equipment has been tested and found compliant with the limits ...
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and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-... for long periods may cause irrecoverable damage to make a trial recording to your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable... there may be careful not to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of your camera or recording medium, etc. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 71 and follow the instructions on the LCD...
and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-... for long periods may cause irrecoverable damage to make a trial recording to your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable... there may be careful not to remove it before using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of your camera or recording medium, etc. If moisture condensation occurs, refer to page 71 and follow the instructions on the LCD...
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... and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button, the subject is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when zoom exceeds 3×. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to [OFF] in the finder. • The AF frame (page 85...
... and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button, the subject is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to function when zoom exceeds 3×. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to [OFF] in the finder. • The AF frame (page 85...
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...images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set 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] .... 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: 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: ...
...images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set 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] .... 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: 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: ...
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...format limits the number of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records moving images. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning.... TIFF format Stores shooting images without appreciable deterioration. This camera records still images using the GIF format in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. MPEG format This...
...format limits the number of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records moving images. Folder IMCIF100 MOML0001 File DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOV0ssss.MPG Meaning.... TIFF format Stores shooting images without appreciable deterioration. This camera records still images using the GIF format in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. MPEG format This...
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CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 2 When the mode dial is off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen Press ...
CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: ON RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON SELECT 2 When the mode dial is off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen Press ...
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The image looks blue under sunlight in a negative. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. SEPIA The picture is monochrome (black and white). The menu ... with v/V in step 3. 55 To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in step 3. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / You can resolve these problems. However, the...
The image looks blue under sunlight in a negative. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. SEPIA The picture is monochrome (black and white). The menu ... with v/V in step 3. 55 To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in step 3. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / You can resolve these problems. However, the...
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... the triple-image mode. This mark is marked on the selected image. Display the image you have images printed at a shop that conforms with your camera. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with b/B. 3 Press MENU. The (print) mark is convenient when you ... MENU TO NEXT 6 Press MENU. Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . When marking the mark, you want to be marked with b/B, then press z. mark In index mode 1 W 2,6 3-5,7 1 Set ...
... the triple-image mode. This mark is marked on the selected image. Display the image you have images printed at a shop that conforms with your camera. The menu appears. 4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with b/B. 3 Press MENU. The (print) mark is convenient when you ... MENU TO NEXT 6 Press MENU. Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . When marking the mark, you want to be marked with b/B, then press z. mark In index mode 1 W 2,6 3-5,7 1 Set ...
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The setup screen appears. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . ... (page 25). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". B Editing 69 RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Displays the menu items in English. AF x ON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is changed . Note that formatting erases all the information recorded on...
The setup screen appears. CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Resets the file numbering each time the "Memory Stick" is changed . ... (page 25). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". B Editing 69 RED EYE ON REDUCTION x OFF Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24). OFF Does not use digital zoom. Displays the menu items in English. AF x ON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is changed . Note that formatting erases all the information recorded on...
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...away from the proper attachment location. • When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . However, if you use the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. However, because your...of whether the power is on the labeling position. • Attach the label so that are two types of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. Notes • Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while reading or writing data. • Data may be sure to a wall outlet ...
...away from the proper attachment location. • When you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . However, if you use the camera for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. "Memory Stick" is copyright protection technology that exceeds a floppy disk. However, because your...of whether the power is on the labeling position. • Attach the label so that are two types of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. Notes • Do not remove the "Memory Stick" while reading or writing data. • Data may be sure to a wall outlet ...
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...SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. AC-LS1A PAL system Australia, Austria,...the playback picture on TV If you want to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Watching the playback picture on a TV, you use your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru...
...SECAM system Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack. AC-LS1A PAL system Australia, Austria,...the playback picture on TV If you want to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Watching the playback picture on a TV, you use your digital still camera. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru...
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...the battery pack. Cause and/or Solution • You are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal computer. t Turn the camera off (page 12). • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack...disk of the personal computer and then play back images. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on . t Copy the file to , , or SET UP. Digital zoom does not function. Symptom The battery life is discharged. t Replace the...
...the battery pack. Cause and/or Solution • You are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal computer. t Turn the camera off (page 12). • The battery pack is not charged enough. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack...disk of the personal computer and then play back images. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on . t Copy the file to , , or SET UP. Digital zoom does not function. Symptom The battery life is discharged. t Replace the...
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... (page 69). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 83 t Turn the power of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10) • A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. ... display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. Additional information First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss E:92:ss E:61:ss...
... (page 69). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 83 t Turn the power of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10) • A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred. t Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. ... display • C:ss:ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. • E:ss:ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the camera's current condition. Additional information First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss E:92:ss E:61:ss...
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...remaining indicator 85 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 70 C Charging the battery pack12 Cleaning 71 Clip Motion 51 Control button........... 18, 39 D DELETE 62 Digital zoom 23 DPOF 66 E Editing DELETE 62 PROTECT 63 E-MAIL 48 Enlarging a part of the still image 59 F File name 37 FILE NUMBER...-metering ......... 57 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 49 TIFF 38, 50 TV color system 74 TWILIGHT 47 U USB 32 Using your camera abroad74 V Viewing images on a TV screen 61 using a personal computer 30 W Warning and notice messages 81 WHITE BALANCE........ 54 Z Zoom 22 Additional...
...remaining indicator 85 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 70 C Charging the battery pack12 Cleaning 71 Clip Motion 51 Control button........... 18, 39 D DELETE 62 Digital zoom 23 DPOF 66 E Editing DELETE 62 PROTECT 63 E-MAIL 48 Enlarging a part of the still image 59 F File name 37 FILE NUMBER...-metering ......... 57 Still images playback 28 recording 19 T TEXT 49 TIFF 38, 50 TV color system 74 TWILIGHT 47 U USB 32 Using your camera abroad74 V Viewing images on a TV screen 61 using a personal computer 30 W Warning and notice messages 81 WHITE BALANCE........ 54 Z Zoom 22 Additional...