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3-060-523-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No DSC-S50 DSC-S30/S50 ©2000 Sony Corporation
3-060-523-12(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No Serial No DSC-S50 DSC-S30/S50 ©2000 Sony Corporation
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...picture and sound of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Be sure to the provision of the pixels are not sold in some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in any interference received, including interference that the camera is working correctly. You cannot...the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association). Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Design Rules for if recording or playback is manufactured ...
...picture and sound of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Be sure to the provision of the pixels are not sold in some tiny black points and/or bright points (red, blue or green in any interference received, including interference that the camera is working correctly. You cannot...the JEIDA (Japan Electronic Industries Development Association). Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Design Rules for if recording or playback is manufactured ...
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...supply 8 Setting the date and time 13 Inserting the "Memory Stick 15 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 16 Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only 20 B Playback Playing back still images 21 Playing back moving images 22 Viewing images using a personal computer 24 Image file storage... to use the control button 29 How to print (PRINT MARK 53 Additional information Precautions 54 On "Memory Sticks 55 Using your camera abroad 56 Troubleshooting 57 Warning and notice messages 61 Self-diagnosis display 62 Specifications 63 LCD screen indicators 64 Index 66 5 Table ...
...supply 8 Setting the date and time 13 Inserting the "Memory Stick 15 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 16 Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only 20 B Playback Playing back still images 21 Playing back moving images 22 Viewing images using a personal computer 24 Image file storage... to use the control button 29 How to print (PRINT MARK 53 Additional information Precautions 54 On "Memory Sticks 55 Using your camera abroad 56 Troubleshooting 57 Warning and notice messages 61 Self-diagnosis display 62 Specifications 63 LCD screen indicators 64 Index 66 5 Table ...
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... tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 6 H Speaker (DSC-S50 only) qs I Lens J A/V OUT jack (DSC-S50 only) (48) Audio output is monaural. Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in microphone (DSC-S50 only) Do not touch while recording. VIDEO OUT jack (DSC-S30 only) (48) K USB jack (25) (26) L Tripod receptacle...
... tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. 6 H Speaker (DSC-S50 only) qs I Lens J A/V OUT jack (DSC-S50 only) (48) Audio output is monaural. Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in microphone (DSC-S50 only) Do not touch while recording. VIDEO OUT jack (DSC-S30 only) (48) K USB jack (25) (26) L Tripod receptacle...
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... A Flash button B FOCUS button (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL.
... A Flash button B FOCUS button (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL.
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...battery pack. To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). "...information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward...
...battery pack. To remove the battery pack Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). "...information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 "InfoLITHIUM" is "InfoLITHIUM"? Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward...
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... lights orange when charging begins. To use and the operating environment. Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). ...Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera again. 9 BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack (M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power...
... lights orange when charging begins. To use and the operating environment. Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains). ...Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera again. 9 BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack (M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power...
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The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is indicated ...
The above figures are a guide when you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • The capacity of the "Memory Stick" is indicated ...
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Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12 Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12 Using the AC power adaptor DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet (mains).
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Control button POWER lamp 1 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 4 Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the power. Getting started Setting the date and time When you turn on the control button, then press the center z. 13 The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording.
Control button POWER lamp 1 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select [SETUP] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 4 Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the power. Getting started Setting the date and time When you turn on the control button, then press the center z. 13 The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording.
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...being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to STILL. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway ...AE lock, but is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 Also, do not shake or strike the camera. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is not yet recorded. The shutter sounds and the image is ready for recording. POWER switch 1 Set...
...being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is recorded on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to STILL. 2 Press and hold the shutter button halfway ...AE lock, but is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 Also, do not shake or strike the camera. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is not yet recorded. The shutter sounds and the image is ready for recording. POWER switch 1 Set...
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... the center z. Using the zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when zoom exceeds 3×. You can check the...
... the center z. Using the zoom feature Zoom button W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away) T side: for moving images. 17 Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when zoom exceeds 3×. You can check the...
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... When the menu bar is not displayed You can be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the...2 Press v on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired still image with this camera. Notes • You might not be recorded with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to display the menu bar on the control button.
... When the menu bar is not displayed You can be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the...2 Press v on the control button to select "b/B" on the LCD screen, then press b/B on the LCD screen. 3 Select the desired still image with this camera. Notes • You might not be recorded with the control button. Press v/V/b/B on the control button to display the menu bar on the control button.
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...to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software. Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided...following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive • iBook or G4 with your camera is stored in an environment upgraded from: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to play back moving pictures).
...to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software. Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to a single personal computer at the same time (except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided...following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive • iBook or G4 with your camera is stored in an environment upgraded from: Windows 3.1, Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to play back moving pictures).
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...1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera and the camera is supplied with the USB connector on the LCD screen of your personal computer and allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. "PC... MODE" appears on your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your camera with your camera. Be sure to allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 3 ...
...1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your camera and the camera is supplied with the USB connector on the LCD screen of your personal computer and allow the installation to complete without interrupting it. "PC... MODE" appears on your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. For Macintosh users 1 Turn on your camera with your camera. Be sure to allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 3 ...
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... computer. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. 4 Double-click the icon of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed...to the USB jack Personal computer USB cable Push in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on the power of the USB cable to...
... computer. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window. 4 Double-click the icon of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on Windows 98 and double click the newly recognized drive. (Example: "Removable Disk (D:)") The folders inside the "Memory Stick" are displayed...to the USB jack Personal computer USB cable Push in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim 6 When "Put these items into your camera, and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains). 4 Turn on the power of the USB cable to...
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...; When you load an image modified using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camera cannot be played back on your camera. B Playback Notes on the "Memory Stick." If you may be unable to the hard disk of your personal computer... mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Communications with your personal computer Communications between your camera and your personal computer may increase when you open the file. Software • Depending on your application software, the file...
...; When you load an image modified using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camera cannot be played back on your camera. B Playback Notes on the "Memory Stick." If you may be unable to the hard disk of your personal computer... mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Communications with your personal computer Communications between your camera and your personal computer may increase when you open the file. Software • Depending on your application software, the file...
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For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio ... mode (page 39) The numerical portions of the file names are as follows. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - A small-size image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file - ssss stands for any number within the range from...
For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data Folder containing VOICE mode audio ... mode (page 39) The numerical portions of the file names are as follows. Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - A small-size image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file - ssss stands for any number within the range from...
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... and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are described below. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera to record or to use your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back or edit images STILL: ...To record still images and voice memos MOVIE: To record moving images (DSC-S50 only) How to play back and...
... and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are described below. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera to record or to use your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back or edit images STILL: ...To record still images and voice memos MOVIE: To record moving images (DSC-S50 only) How to play back and...
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... the setting of the selected item changes from blue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes that can be set for your camera are displayed. 3 Select the desired mode with the control button. To clear the menu bar, press V again. 31 To clear the menu Press V on the...
... the setting of the selected item changes from blue to yellow, and when you press the center z, the modes that can be set for your camera are displayed. 3 Select the desired mode with the control button. To clear the menu bar, press V again. 31 To clear the menu Press V on the...