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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. 3-068-186-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Model No. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No DSC-P30/P50 ©2001 Sony Corporation 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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... fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of the FCC Rules. If this camera. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM...LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to Part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
... fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of the FCC Rules. If this camera. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM...LITHIUM ION BATTERY. Note: In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in order to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to your unwanted lithium ion batteries to Part 15 of this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which...
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For the Customers in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to 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 THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: ... other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be hot after the camera is used for effective use. Do not get the camera wet. Back up ) data to remove it...
For the Customers in the rain or under similar conditions, be careful not to 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 THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: ... other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may be hot after the camera is used for effective use. Do not get the camera wet. Back up ) data to remove it...
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...button until the shutter is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for moving images. •...; Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. To cancel the self-timer recording, press the ...
...button until the shutter is 6×. • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen. B Recording Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for moving images. •...; Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. To cancel the self-timer recording, press the ...
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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] with v/V on the control ... 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 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION...
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] with v/V on the control ... 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 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION...
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... file recorded normally The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of the saved data is very typical for normal recording. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 51) or TEXT mode (... file recorded with this format. The formats that can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. This format is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will not deteriorate even...
... file recorded normally The numerical portions of the following files are as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of the saved data is very typical for normal recording. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page 51) or TEXT mode (... file recorded with this format. The formats that can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as the file format. This format is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will not deteriorate even...
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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 set to SET UP or : 1 Press v/V/b/B on the control button ...
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 set to SET UP or : 1 Press v/V/b/B on the control button ...
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Tips The image is sepia-toned like an illustration. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. Enjoying picture effects (P. NEG.ART The color and ... reversed as in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode. SEPIA The picture is susceptible to , or . 2 Press MENU. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in a negative. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V in step 3. ...
Tips The image is sepia-toned like an illustration. Human eyes can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 2 3 B Various recording 1 Set the mode dial to lighting conditions. Enjoying picture effects (P. NEG.ART The color and ... reversed as in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode. SEPIA The picture is susceptible to , or . 2 Press MENU. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in a negative. The menu appears. 3 Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V in step 3. ...
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...zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. mark In index mode 1 W 2,6 3-5,7 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to the triple-image mode. The menu appears. 7 Select [OK] with the...then press z. SET MENU TO NEXT 6 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with your camera. The mark appears on the selected image. The (print) mark is convenient when you want to print with b/B. Selecting still images to print (PRINT) ...
...zoom W button. 2 Press MENU. mark In index mode 1 W 2,6 3-5,7 1 Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to the triple-image mode. The menu appears. 7 Select [OK] with the...then press z. SET MENU TO NEXT 6 Press MENU. The menu appears. 3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [SELECT] with your camera. The mark appears on the selected image. The (print) mark is convenient when you want to print with b/B. Selecting still images to print (PRINT) ...
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...CLOCK SET x ENGLISH /JPN OK CANCEL Description Formats a "Memory Stick". CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Note that formatting erases all the information recorded on ... even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . You can set up the following items with the control button. OFF Does not use digital zoom. AF x ON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is changed . Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to files ...
...CLOCK SET x ENGLISH /JPN OK CANCEL Description Formats a "Memory Stick". CAMERA Item Setting Description MOVING IMAGE x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). Cancels formatting of a "Memory Stick". x OFF DIGITAL ZOOM x ON Uses digital zoom (page 23). Note that formatting erases all the information recorded on ... even if the "Memory Stick" is changed . You can set up the following items with the control button. OFF Does not use digital zoom. AF x ON ILLUMINATOR OFF Uses when it is changed . Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to files ...
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...or writing data. • Data may be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. you use the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original... contact your camera. "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that it discharges gradually, and if you are two types of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the ...
...or writing data. • Data may be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. you use the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button set to the camera securely. • Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original... contact your camera. "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that it discharges gradually, and if you are two types of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. If any mechanical shock. • Do not disassemble nor modify the ...
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...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on TV If you use your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must be the same as time passes. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada...America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. 74 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is limited. Battery life • The battery life is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery...
...to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on TV If you use your digital still camera. The color system of the TV must be the same as time passes. Check the following list: NTSC system Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada...America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. 74 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use it is limited. Battery life • The battery life is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery...
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.... t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. t Set it to , , or SET UP. Digital zoom does not function. t Fully charge the battery pack (page 12). • The camera is short. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned...temperatures. • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on a personal computer. Your camera cannot play back the file from the "Memory Stick." Or sufficient battery ...
.... t Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer. t Set it to , , or SET UP. Digital zoom does not function. t Fully charge the battery pack (page 12). • The camera is short. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned...temperatures. • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on a personal computer. Your camera cannot play back the file from the "Memory Stick." Or sufficient battery ...
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..., check the following code chart. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 83 The code informs you cannot reverse has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. • A camera malfunction that is inserted. t Format the "Memory ...C:32:ss Self-diagnosis 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 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you press the reset button located...
..., check the following code chart. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 83 The code informs you cannot reverse has occurred. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on again. • A camera malfunction that is inserted. t Format the "Memory ...C:32:ss Self-diagnosis 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 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you press the reset button located...
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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...