Operating Instructions
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Model No. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Model No. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. 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. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom.
Operating Instructions
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..., Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any changes ... Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "...
..., Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in this manual could void your authority to operate this product, you have any changes ... Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. If you may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of uninsulated "...
Operating Instructions
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... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to ). (IMAGE SIZE) x 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) x 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280(3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still images (page 45). When you can be modified differ depending...
... or recording a fast-moving subject, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial is set to ). (IMAGE SIZE) x 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) x 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280(3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 Selects the image size when recording still images (page 45). When you can be modified differ depending...
Operating Instructions
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...; Only in single-image mode. Divides an moving image (page 67). 44 Protects images against accidental erasure (page 63). RESIZE* 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL Changes the recorded image size (page 65). ROTATE* Rotates the still image (page 61). The indicator appears...
...; Only in single-image mode. Divides an moving image (page 67). 44 Protects images against accidental erasure (page 63). RESIZE* 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL Changes the recorded image size (page 65). ROTATE* Rotates the still image (page 61). The indicator appears...
Operating Instructions
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Still image sizes: DSC-P50 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 DSC-P30 1280×960, 1280(3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of three to two ...
Still image sizes: DSC-P50 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 DSC-P30 1280×960, 1280(3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of three to two ...
Operating Instructions
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...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.... 16 Approx. 10 - 640×480 Approx. 57 Approx. 23 - 320×240 - - The higher the number of pixels, the more information is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera...
...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.... 16 Approx. 10 - 640×480 Approx. 57 Approx. 23 - 320×240 - - The higher the number of pixels, the more information is indicated by the pixel unit. This camera...
Operating Instructions
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...small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in step 3. 48 Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images ... of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) 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. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE]...
...small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in step 3. 48 Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1280 (3:2) Approx. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images ... of remaining images may differ depending on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) 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. To return to or . 2 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE]...
Operating Instructions
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The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V 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 26 Minimum 59 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images...
The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V 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 26 Minimum 59 ∗ The maximum number of recordable images...
Operating Instructions
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... size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 45). Images recorded in this mode are recorded 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 selected. • Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. • The supplied "Memory Stick" (4 MB) does...
... size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 45). Images recorded in this mode are recorded 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 selected. • Writing data takes more time than in normal recording. • The supplied "Memory Stick" (4 MB) does...