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...which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to your nearest Sony Service Center. For the Customers in a residential installation. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the...Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. These limits are designed to radio communications. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note: In some areas the disposal of the following circumstances: • Residential area...
...which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to your nearest Sony Service Center. For the Customers in a residential installation. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. For the...Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters. These limits are designed to radio communications. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. If this camera. "Memory Stick" N50 3 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Note: In some areas the disposal of the following circumstances: • Residential area...
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... recording in the U.S.A. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may want to...camera wet. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of data loss, always copy (back up) data to direct sunlight for effective use. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the recording cannot be copyrighted. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL...DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with the Design Rules for long periods.
... recording in the U.S.A. Notes on image data compatibility • This camera conforms with this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may want to...camera wet. No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of data loss, always copy (back up) data to direct sunlight for effective use. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the recording cannot be copyrighted. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL...DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with the Design Rules for long periods.
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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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...be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Getting started Still image recording* SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) NP-FS11 (not supplied)** Battery life ...the zoom. • The numbers of images shown on conditions. • The capacity of 25°C (77°F). Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on tables above figures are as a guide. Even when using a fully charged battery pack at low temperatures, use the...
...be decreased if you continuously record/play back while replacing the "Memory Stick." • When LCD BACKLIGHT is limited. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Getting started Still image recording* SONY alkaline batteries (supplied) NP-FS11 (not supplied)** Battery life ...the zoom. • The numbers of images shown on conditions. • The capacity of 25°C (77°F). Notes • The camera may be smaller depending on tables above figures are as a guide. Even when using a fully charged battery pack at low temperatures, use the...
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... to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The...
... to the LOCK position. Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the "Memory Stick" cover, then press the "Memory Stick" once lightly. Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the "Memory Stick" cover. Getting started Inserting the "Memory Stick" Access lamp 1 Open the "Memory Stick" cover. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space The...
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...insert a "Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. When the camera finishes the... then lights up 19 The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. 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...
...insert a "Memory Stick." While the AE/AF lock indicator z is not yet recorded. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to or . 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. When the camera finishes the... then lights up 19 The image freezes momentarily, but is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. 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...
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... extremely close. When "RECORDING" disappears, you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on the "Memory Stick." The number of images you press the shutter button fully down . 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash...
... extremely close. When "RECORDING" disappears, you can record on a "Memory Stick" See pages 46 and 48 to focus on the "Memory Stick." The number of images you press the shutter button fully down . 3 Press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is charging the flash...
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..., 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." POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to . 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT...
..., 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." POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF 1 Set the mode dial to . 26 CAMERA MOVING IMAGE: MPEG MOVIE DATE/TIME: OFF DIGITAL ZOOM: OFF RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF AF ILLUMINATOR: ON PAGE SELECT...
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... 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 the shutter button. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press the... shutter button. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the "Memory Stick." The recording stops. See page 86 for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on page 45". "REC...
... 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 the shutter button. Or, the recording stops when the "Memory Stick" is released. LCD screen indicators during recording Each time you press the... shutter button. The (self-timer) indicator appears on the "Memory Stick." The recording stops. See page 86 for a detailed description of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on page 45". "REC...
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...is [NORMAL]. Here describes the way using application software. 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...Select the connection mode with v/V. Moving images: MPEG format - Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to use batteries. 30 In order to e-mail using the [NORMAL] setting. Uncompressed ...
...is [NORMAL]. Here describes the way using application software. 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...Select the connection mode with v/V. Moving images: MPEG format - Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to use batteries. 30 In order to e-mail using the [NORMAL] setting. Uncompressed ...
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... installation of your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer USB cable Push the connector in as far as it will be installed correctly... personal computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 camera. Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CDROM which is set...
... installation of your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users 1 Turn on your camera. to the USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer USB cable Push the connector in as far as it will be installed correctly... personal computer using the supplied USB cable. 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 camera. Do not connect the USB cable in this step. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CDROM which is set...
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... click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these ... messages to install the USB driver. Notes • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it . B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to be unable to ...
... click "OK." 7 Restart your camera before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. • In step 7, make sure that a "Memory Stick" is not necessary to the "System Folder" icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these ... messages to install the USB driver. Notes • Do not connect the USB cable before installing the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it . B Playback 7 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to be unable to ...
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... USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer Push the 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 a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on page 75. 34 If the drive is not recognized, see... "Troubleshooting" on the power of the 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 Open...
... USB connector to the USB jack (mini-B) Personal computer Push the 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 a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on page 75. 34 If the drive is not recognized, see... "Troubleshooting" on the power of the 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 Open...
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..." folder t "Imcif100" 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 before viewing it is not guaranteed if you play back the file directly from the folder...file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to the hard disk of your camera. 35 Notes on page 37. B Playback 6 Select and double-click the ...
..." folder t "Imcif100" 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 before viewing it is not guaranteed if you play back the file directly from the folder...file name, see "Image file storage destinations and image files" on using a "Memory Stick" that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to the hard disk of your camera. 35 Notes on page 37. B Playback 6 Select and double-click the ...
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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 the camera while it is connected to open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied ... personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on 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, ...
...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 the camera while it is connected to open a still image file. • When you load an image modified using the supplied ... personal computer (for Windows only) Communications between your camera and your personal computer. 1 Stop the drive by clicking on 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, ...
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...46 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. ...) is set to NORMAL. ∗∗ The maximum recording time in the ratio of three to two to NORMAL. This camera can record on the recording conditions. The number of images* or the time** that you can also record the image in...
...46 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. ...) is set to NORMAL. ∗∗ The maximum recording time in the ratio of three to two to NORMAL. This camera can record on the recording conditions. The number of images* or the time** that you can also record the image in...
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...REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in step 3. 48 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 the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1... size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) 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.
...REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V in step 3. 48 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 the menu settings (page 45).) 1 4 2 3 1... size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) 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.
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... also turns to black and white, and the image 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...
... also turns to black and white, and the image 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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... more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with a high-quality image. Images recorded in this mode are recorded in normal recording. • The supplied "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 v/V in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in the image...
... more time than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is approx. 1. The menu appears. 3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with a high-quality image. Images recorded in this mode are recorded in normal recording. • The supplied "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 v/V in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than in the image...