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Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. 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. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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... picture and sound of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to remove it before using your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15... For the Customers in any interference received, including interference that the camera is subject to the provision of images recorded with your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on other materials may not cause harmful ...
... picture and sound of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up) data to remove it before using your camera. • The illustrations in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15... For the Customers in any interference received, including interference that the camera is subject to the provision of images recorded with your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that constantly appear on other materials may not cause harmful ...
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...power 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 ... 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
...power 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 ... 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
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... not block while recording. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to 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. VIDEO OUT jack (DSC-S30 only) (48) K USB jack (25) (26) L Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod...
... not block while recording. You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to 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. VIDEO OUT jack (DSC-S30 only) (48) K USB jack (25) (26) L Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) Use a tripod...
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... (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY...
... (41) C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to see, but also uses up the battery faster. D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY...
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Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. You cannot use any other ... the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as illustrated. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. You cannot use any other ... the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Slide the battery eject lever downward, and remove the battery pack. Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (M series). Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover.
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...and the operating environment. Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the POWER switch to the DC IN jack... of use the camera again, slide down the battery. BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack (M series) To the wall... Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to turn off , normal charge is ...
...and the operating environment. Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the POWER switch to the DC IN jack... of use the camera again, slide down the battery. BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack (M series) To the wall... Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera. 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to turn off , normal charge is ...
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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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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. Control button POWER lamp 1 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the control button. If these are not set the date and time. 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 CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording.
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. Control button POWER lamp 1 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the control button. If these are not set the date and time. 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 CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you first use your camera for recording.
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Also, do not shake or strike the camera. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 Remaining memory capacity indicator ... shutter sounds and the image is not yet recorded. To cancel the recording, release the shutter button. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on the "Memory Stick." To record still images, slide...
Also, do not shake or strike the camera. While the AE lock indicator z (green) is flashing, the image freezes momentarily, but this does not affect the recorded image. 16 Remaining memory capacity indicator ... shutter sounds and the image is not yet recorded. To cancel the recording, release the shutter button. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE lock indicator z lights up and the camera is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on the "Memory Stick." To record still images, slide...
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... the picture quality. To return to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 34). Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when...then selecting [OK] with b/B on the control button. B Recording Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can also delete the image first by digital processing and it starts to the subject W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more T side: About 23 5/8 inches (60 cm)...
... the picture quality. To return to [OFF] in the menu settings (page 34). Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. Note Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) Minimum focal distance to function when...then selecting [OK] with b/B on the control button. B Recording Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can also delete the image first by digital processing and it starts to the subject W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more T side: About 23 5/8 inches (60 cm)...
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...maximum image size that can directly select and play back on the control button. Notes • You might not be recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back the image with the control button. LCD screen indicators during still image playback Press... DISPLAY to correctly play back images recorded with this camera. B": To display the next image. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators. 21 Playing back still images B Playback B ...
...maximum image size that can directly select and play back on the control button. Notes • You might not be recorded with this camera on other equipment. • You cannot play back the image with the control button. LCD screen indicators during still image playback Press... DISPLAY to correctly play back images recorded with this camera. B": To display the next image. See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators. 21 Playing back still images B Playback B ...
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...format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE Standard installation is required. Note Data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to play back moving pictures). CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must...equipment may not operate. • Operations are provided as standard), or when using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera is not assured in the following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM ...
...format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE Standard installation is required. Note Data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to play back moving pictures). CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must...equipment may not operate. • Operations are provided as standard), or when using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera is not assured in the following models. • iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD-ROM ...
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... your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. "PC MODE" appears on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your camera before installing the USB driver. B Playback to the USB connector to insert a "Memory Stick" into your...to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 25 Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to communication standby mode....
... your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. "PC MODE" appears on a CD-ROM which is supplied with your camera. Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your camera before installing the USB driver. B Playback to the USB connector to insert a "Memory Stick" into your...to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal computer. 25 Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts. 5 Follow the on your personal computer and allow the installation to communication standby mode....
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... connector 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 your personal computer and... allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and...
... connector 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 your personal computer and... allow Windows 98 to load. 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and...
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... message may appear and you load an image modified using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camera cannot be the trademarks or registered trademarks of your personal computer may be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on a ... t "Momlv100" folder t Audio file* E-mail image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the camera or when you play back the file directly from your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When...
... message may appear and you load an image modified using your personal computer "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick" operations on your camera cannot be the trademarks or registered trademarks of your personal computer may be assured if the "Memory Stick" has been formatted on a ... t "Momlv100" folder t Audio file* E-mail image "Mssony" folder t "Imcif100" folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed) ∗ Copying a file to the camera or when you play back the file directly from your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file. • When...
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... of the file names are as follows. An audio file recorded in folders by recording mode. 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 ...8226; Audio file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file - Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - The meanings of the following files are grouped in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file 28
... of the file names are as follows. An audio file recorded in folders by recording mode. 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 ...8226; Audio file recorded in E-MAIL mode and its corresponding image file - Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are the same. - The meanings of the following files are grouped in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file 28
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...as follows before starting to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are described below. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back and edit images. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects ...whether you can use your camera to record or to play back or edit images STILL: To record still images...
...as follows before starting to select the indicators, images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera. The operation methods that are described below. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back and edit images. How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects ...whether you can use your camera to record or to play back or edit images STILL: To record still images...
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... z. The color 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 v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. To clear the menu bar, press V again. 31 To clear...
... z. The color 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 v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z. To clear the menu bar, press V again. 31 To clear...