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...Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Never expose the battery...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "...
...Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that may be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Operation is subject to operate this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Never expose the battery...a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "...
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... be used . However, there is no guarantee that to your nearest Sony service station. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the... These limits are designed to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in order to comply with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...
... be used . However, there is no guarantee that to your nearest Sony service station. For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the... These limits are designed to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of lithium ion batteries in order to comply with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or...
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When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY button H LCD screen I Hook for lens cap/strap J Zoom button K Access lamp (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever...
When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to NORMAL. D Control button E PROGRAM AE +/- button F PROGRAM AE button (42) G DISPLAY button H LCD screen I Hook for lens cap/strap J Zoom button K Access lamp (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever...
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... the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 Insert the battery pack...
... the battery pack Your camera operates only with compatible video equipment. "InfoLITHIUM" is compatible with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as battery consumption with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). "InfoLITHIUM" M series battery packs have the mark. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of Sony Corporation. 8 Insert the battery pack...
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...(M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover 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 the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. Auto...lights orange when charging begins. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on . Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power ...
...(M series) To the wall outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover 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 the DC IN jack of use and the operating environment. Auto...lights orange when charging begins. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on . Getting started Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on the conditions of your camera with the v mark facing up. 3 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power ...
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...and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2300 (2100) 2500 (2300) DSC-S30 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2800 ...back single images in order at about 3-second intervals MOVIE mode recording (DSC-S50 only) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Approximate time that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160...
...and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2300 (2100) 2500 (2300) DSC-S30 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of images 2800 ...back single images in order at about 3-second intervals MOVIE mode recording (DSC-S50 only) LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Approximate time that can be recorded/played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77°F (25°C) and 160...
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... indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of the "Memory Stick" is limited. 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 AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. 11
... indicated but the power runs out soon, fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears. • Do not short the DC plug of the "Memory Stick" is limited. 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 AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause malfunction. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. 11
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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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... while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Connector Erasure prevention switch OC Label space 15 Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the...
... while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick." Insert the "Memory Stick" with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. 3 Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Connector Erasure prevention switch OC Label space 15 Removing the "Memory Stick" Open the...
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... the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is ready for recording. The shutter...." When "REC" disappears, you can record the next image. ∗ Exposure and focus are recorded in JPEG format. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Remaining memory capacity indicator AE lock indicator 3 Press the shutter button fully down and check the image. When the...
... the image is recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not turn on a "Memory Stick" See pages 37 to turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but is ready for recording. The shutter...." When "REC" disappears, you can record the next image. ∗ Exposure and focus are recorded in JPEG format. Also, do not shake or strike the camera. Remaining memory capacity indicator AE lock indicator 3 Press the shutter button fully down and check the image. When the...
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... "MagicGate Memory Sticks" that exceeds a floppy disk. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is removable, "Memory Stick" can also be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. Because it in the sun or under direct sunlight... of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. Additional information 55 In this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. ∗...
... "MagicGate Memory Sticks" that exceeds a floppy disk. However, even if this rechargeable button battery is removable, "Memory Stick" can also be used for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. Because it in the sun or under direct sunlight... of a "Memory Stick" with your nearest Sony dealer. Additional information 55 In this rechargeable button battery before using the camera. However, because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. ∗...
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... your digital still camera. AC-L10 PAL system countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. "Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation.... , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. PAL-M ...
... your digital still camera. AC-L10 PAL system countries Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc. "Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation.... , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. PAL-M ...
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... is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets. Your camera cannot record images. You cannot display a print mark. Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. t Set the macro recording mode (page 41). t Connect it ...your camera still not operate properly after one minute. t Move your camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Additional information Symptom Your camera does ...
... is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets. Your camera cannot record images. You cannot display a print mark. Cause and/or Solution • You are not using an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack. t Set the macro recording mode (page 41). t Connect it ...your camera still not operate properly after one minute. t Move your camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12). • The built-in macro recording mode when you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Additional information Symptom Your camera does ...
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...DSC-S50 only). t Set the correct date and time (page 13). • The smear phenomenon is short. t Replace the battery pack with a light source behind the subject. The battery remaining indicator is dead. t Charge the battery pack fully. • The battery... battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack...The flash is discharged. t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9). t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to . The flash does not work...
...DSC-S50 only). t Set the correct date and time (page 13). • The smear phenomenon is short. t Replace the battery pack with a light source behind the subject. The battery remaining indicator is dead. t Charge the battery pack fully. • The battery... battery pack with a new one . • You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • The battery pack...The flash is discharged. t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9). t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42). • You cannot use digital zoom to . The flash does not work...
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... you play back the file from the "Memory Stick." A file error occurs when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the TV screen. t Set it with a charged battery. • The video output signal setting of 1600×1200 or smaller. • The... camera is a characteristic of the personal computer and then play back a file. t Cancel the protection (page 49). • With the...
... you play back the file from the "Memory Stick." A file error occurs when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the TV screen. t Set it with a charged battery. • The video output signal setting of 1600×1200 or smaller. • The... camera is a characteristic of the personal computer and then play back a file. t Cancel the protection (page 49). • With the...
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Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 24). 60 Cause and/or Solution • The camera is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB connectors on the camera. • The battery level is not connected firmly. Make sure that "PC MODE" is turned off.... t Turn on your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones...
Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera (page 24). 60 Cause and/or Solution • The camera is displayed on the LCD screen (page 26). • The USB connectors on the camera. • The battery level is not connected firmly. Make sure that "PC MODE" is turned off.... t Turn on your personal computer are connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera. t Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones...
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...already exists. No image has been recorded on the "Memory Stick" is set to copy with your camera. The battery is damaged. You are playing back a file that cannot be used with your camera. You are too big to the LOCK position. The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick."... NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only NOT ENOUGH MEMORY DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION E - Failed to copy are playing back an image of the "Memory Stick...
...already exists. No image has been recorded on the "Memory Stick" is set to copy with your camera. The battery is damaged. You are playing back a file that cannot be used with your camera. You are too big to the LOCK position. The write-protect tab on the "Memory Stick."... NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only NOT ENOUGH MEMORY DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION E - Failed to copy are playing back an image of the "Memory Stick...
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... m to 2.5 m) Output connector A/V OUT (Monaural) (DSC-S50 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ VIDEO OUT (DSC-S30 only) Minijack Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2...Mass Approx. 10 oz (280 g) NP-FM50 battery pack Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180mAh) Accessories A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50 only) (1) VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30 only) (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1) ...
... m to 2.5 m) Output connector A/V OUT (Monaural) (DSC-S50 only) Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced, sync negative Audio: 327 mV (at a 47 kΩ load) Output impedance: 2.2 kΩ VIDEO OUT (DSC-S30 only) Minijack Digital I/O (USB) Special minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2...Mass Approx. 10 oz (280 g) NP-FM50 battery pack Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 8.4 V Nominal voltage DC 7.2 V Capacity 8.5 Wh (1 180mAh) Accessories A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50 only) (1) VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30 only) (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1) ...
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LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ... I Image size indicator J Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator K Number of recorded images L Remaining memory capacity indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing v on the control...
LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicator C White balance/EV level/ sharpness indicator D Picture effect indicator E Date/time indicator F Aperture/shutter ... I Image size indicator J Self-diagnosis function/ recording time indicator K Number of recorded images L Remaining memory capacity indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing v on the control...
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...42 Auto power-off function ....9 Auto red-eye reduction ....19 B Battery pack battery life 10 charging 9 installing 8 remaining battery indicator 64 BEEP 35 C Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning 54 Control button 29 COPY 51 D DELETE 50 Digital zoom 17 Display window indicators 64 E Editing COPY 51 DELETE 50 ...images playback 21 recording 16 T TEXT 39 TIFF 40 TV color system 56 U USB 25 Using the self-timer .........18 Using your camera abroad 56 V Viewing images on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE...
...42 Auto power-off function ....9 Auto red-eye reduction ....19 B Battery pack battery life 10 charging 9 installing 8 remaining battery indicator 64 BEEP 35 C Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning 54 Control button 29 COPY 51 D DELETE 50 Digital zoom 17 Display window indicators 64 E Editing COPY 51 DELETE 50 ...images playback 21 recording 16 T TEXT 39 TIFF 40 TV color system 56 U USB 25 Using the self-timer .........18 Using your camera abroad 56 V Viewing images on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer 24 VOICE 39 W Warning and notice messages 61 WHITE BALANCE...