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..., the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the Customers in ...guarantee that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/... lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center. The supplied interface cable must be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do...
..., the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - For the Customers in ...guarantee that interference will not occur in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/... lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center. The supplied interface cable must be prohibited. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do...
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... recorded or edited with other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to get the camera wet. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and...not conform with the Design Rules for long periods may occur. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS ...color) that constantly appear on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause ...
... recorded or edited with other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that the camera is not possible due to get the camera wet. Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and...not conform with the Design Rules for long periods may occur. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS ...color) that constantly appear on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may cause ...
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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 moving...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...
...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 moving...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...
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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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...above are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on conditions. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be... 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.) ...
...above are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on conditions. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be... 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.) ...
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.... • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 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 the "Memory Stick."
.... • Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. • You cannot record or edit images on the types of "Memory Stick" used. 17 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 the "Memory Stick."
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... the power and insert a "Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If... the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
... the power and insert a "Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up 19 AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If... the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format.
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...AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, 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 The shutter... image. • When you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the shutter button fully down . 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after AE/AF lock, but this time,...
...AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, 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 The shutter... image. • When you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on the "Memory Stick." When "RECORDING" disappears, you press the shutter button fully down . 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after AE/AF lock, but this time,...
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... dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." Recording moving images, press the POWER button to . 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...
... dial to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." Recording moving images, press the POWER button to . 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...
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...: all indicators on page 45". When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is not saved. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press the shutter button until ... screen, and the image is recorded about 10 seconds after you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded on the "Memory Stick." These indicators are not recorded. Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out...
...: all indicators on page 45". When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with moving image recorded thus far is not saved. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press the shutter button until ... screen, and the image is recorded about 10 seconds after you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded on the "Memory Stick." These indicators are not recorded. Sound cannot be recorded with batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out...
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... [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B. 4 Select the connection mode with v/V. Make sure that applications that operations can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format - Do not use a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ... following formats. Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format - This is stored in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. Be sure to also refer to a computer, use batteries. 30 Here describes the way using the supplied...
... [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B. 4 Select the connection mode with v/V. Make sure that applications that operations can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer using the [NORMAL] setting. Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format - Do not use a fully charged "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack ... following formats. Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format - This is stored in a "Memory Stick" from the personal computer. Be sure to also refer to a computer, use batteries. 30 Here describes the way using the supplied...
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...and Windows 2000". Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer USB cable Push the connector in the CDROM which is set to communication ...driver. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on your personal computer. 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 -screen messages to install the...
...and Windows 2000". Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer USB cable Push the connector in the CDROM which is set to communication ...driver. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera. USB driver installation starts. 4 Follow the on your personal computer. 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 -screen messages to install the...
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... messages to be unable to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is inserted into the Extensions folder?" Notes • Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 3 to... two files from the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your personal computer. 33 appears, click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before installing the USB driver. B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and...
... messages to be unable to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is inserted into the Extensions folder?" Notes • Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 3 to... two files from the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your personal computer. 33 appears, click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before installing the USB driver. B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and...
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... 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 your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...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 Open " My Computer" on the LCD screen of the camera. Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player...
... 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 your personal computer using the supplied USB cable. ...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 Open " My Computer" on the LCD screen of the camera. Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player...
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.... • Do not compress the data on page 37. Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on the desktop. For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page 34. 5 Double click the... icon on a Windows machine. B Playback 6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the "Memory Stick", the image may break off. Desired file type Double-click in your camera. 35 The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended.
.... • Do not compress the data on page 37. Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera through a USB connection. • Do not optimize the "Memory Stick" on the desktop. For Macintosh users Follow the procedure 1 - 4 on page 34. 5 Double click the... icon on a Windows machine. B Playback 6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the "Memory Stick", the image may break off. Desired file type Double-click in your camera. 35 The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • Operation is recommended.
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Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open... and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from the camera while it is connected to open the file. • Depending on the "Unplug/Eject" icon in the task tray....
Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your application software, only the first frame of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the "Memory Stick". Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open... and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the "Memory Stick" from the camera while it is connected to open the file. • Depending on the "Unplug/Eject" icon in the task tray....
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...camera can record on the recording conditions. The actual number of pixels, the more information is indicated by the pixel unit. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of the image is included. Approx. 160 sec. The higher the 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 ...
...camera can record on the recording conditions. The actual number of pixels, the more information is indicated by the pixel unit. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of the image is included. Approx. 160 sec. The higher the 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 ...
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...record on the recording conditions. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number 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...
...record on the recording conditions. Approx. (DSC-P30) 10 5 1024×768 Approx. 15 Approx. 9 640×480 Approx. 46 Approx. 21 Remaining number of recordable images (page 85) The actual number 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...
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... mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. QUALITY) 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 26...
... mode Select [NORMAL] with v/V. 4 Record the image. QUALITY) 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 26...
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...Memory Stick" (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images. 1 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with a high-quality image. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 Notes • JPEG images 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 TIFF mode is also ...
...Memory Stick" (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images. 1 Set the mode dial to normal recording mode Select [NORMAL] with a high-quality image. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with the TIFF format image. 1 4 2 3 Notes • JPEG images 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 TIFF mode is also ...