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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S30 User's Manual

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1. Image size indicator 64 1 7 8 9 fo Ai 2 2 G1 20min CP1 Gebo 3 2 48 E gt 1 0m REC 10 00 3 GO 1 0EVO 15secoooo0 1 3 4 SOLARIZE N 14 SI per LS 15 6 725 16 L J EFFecT Fe camera SETUP 44r SELECT eOK YMENU BAR OFF 1 7 1 Battery remaining indicator 10 Self diagnosis function recording time indicator 2 PROGRAM AE flash level flash mode indicator 11 Number of recorded images 3 White balance EV level 12 Remaining memory capacity sharpness indicator indicator Picture effect indicator 13 Moving image VOICE recording eaten ats time indicator DSC S50 only Date time indicator 14 Self timer indicator Aperture shutter speed indicator 15 Spot light metering indicator AE lock focus lock indicator 16 Focus macro mode indicator Recording mode indicator 17 Menu bar and guide menu They appear by pressing A on the control button and disappear by pressing V of it When playing back still images Fees amp 4 5 6 7 8 E 2O Teo a m 1 A 2 3 100 0019 2000 7 4 9 30AM 9 Protect in
2. Playback bar To pause playback Select Ill pause on the LCD screen with A W lt gt on the control button then press the center 22 When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with lt gt on the control button and play back the image and sound DSC S50 only by pressing the center When you press the center during playback playback is paused Adjusting the volume DSC S50 only Press VOLUME to adjust the volume LCD screen indicators during moving image playback Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators 23 yoegheid lt E Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e mail This section describes the method for installing the USB driver and viewing images on a personal computer Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software Note Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer e Still images other than TEXT and uncompressed modes JPEG format e Moving images audio MPEG format Uncompressed mode still images TIFF format TEXT mode GIF format Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment OS Microsof
3. Lens A V OUT jack DSC S50 only 48 Audio output is monaural VIDEO OUT jack DSC S30 only 48 USB jack 25 26 Tripod receptacle bottom surface Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 9 32 inch 6 5 mm You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws and may damage the camera Flash button FOCUS button 41 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL switch Usually set to NORMAL When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen bright and easy to see but also uses up the battery faster 4 Control button 5 PROGRAM AE button VOLUME button 6 PROGRAM AE button 42 e Me Attaching the strap peyie s Bune Pq DISPLAY button LCD screen Hook for lens cap strap Zoom button Access lamp 15 Battery Memory Stick cover Battery eject lever 8 OPEN switch POWER switch DC IN jack 9 12 POWER lamp BATT CHARGE lamp 9 13 Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the InfoLITHIUM NP FMS0 battery pack M series You cannot use any other battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery Memory Stick cover Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the
4. Getting started Identifying the parts eee 6 Preparing the power supply Setting the date and time ee Inserting the Memory Stick 15 Basic operations gt Recording Recording still images ceeeeeeee 16 Recording moving images DSC SS0 only woes 20 gt Playback Playing back still images 1 21 Playing back moving images 22 Viewing images using a personal computer Image file storage destinations and image files Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations How to use the MODE selector How to use the control button How to change the menu settings Menu settings 0 0 eee cece eeeeeeee 32 gt Various recording Rotating the LCD screen Face to Face recording 37 Setting the image size IMAGE SIZE occ eee 37 Recording still images for e mail E MAI nanira 38 Adding audio files to still images VOICE DSC S50 only 39 Recording text documents TEXT 39 Recording uncompressed images Recording images in macro ss 41 Setting the distance to the subject 41 Using the PROGRAM AE function 42 Adjusting the exposure EXPOSURE wee 43 Adjusting the white balance WHITE BALANCE sessies 43 Recording the date and time on the still image DATE TIME 44 Enjoying picture effects P EFFECT 44 gt Various playback Playing back si
5. The date and time are not set correctly Set the correct date and time page 13 Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject The smear phenomenon is happening This is not a malfunction The battery life is short You are recording playing back images under extremely cold temperatures The battery pack is not charged enough Charge the battery pack fully The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one The battery remaining indicator is incorrect You have used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location The battery pack is dead Replace the battery pack with a new one page 8 The battery pack is discharged Install a charged battery pack pages 8 9 Sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon Fully charge the battery pack page 9 The zoom does not work e PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode Cancel the Panfocus mode page 42 Digital zoom does not function e You cannot use digital zoom to record moving pictures 58 Symptom Cause and or Solution Your camera cannot play back images The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE Set it to PLAY page 21 The image and sound are interfered by noise when you play back an image on a personal computer The image cannot be played back on
6. If you press the shutter button momentarily The image and sound are recorded for five seconds You can change the recording time to 10 or 15 seconds with REC TIME SET in the menu settings page 33 If you hold the shutter button down The image and sound are recorded while the shutter button is held down for up to 60 seconds However when IMAGE SIZE in the menu setting is set to 320x240 the maximum recording time is 15 seconds page 33 Zooming or using the self timer etc See pages 17 and 18 LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen These indicators are not recorded See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators 20 gt Playback Playing back still images DISPLAY POWER switch Set the MODE selector to PLAY The last recorded image still or moving appears on the LCD screen 2 Press A on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen Select the desired still image with the lel control button yoegheid lt 4 Fa Press amp W lt gt on the control button to select I PI on the LCD screen then press lt P gt on the control button I To display the preceding image PI To display the next image i INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT lt P FILE BACKINEXT When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the imag
7. STILL etc PLAY PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode European countries etc Saa MENGLISH Displays the menu items in English MOVIE LANGUAGE aa JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese STILL PLAY CLOCK Sets the date and time page 13 MOVIE SET n STILL PLAY BEEP SHUTTER Turns off the beep only The shutter MOVIE sound is heard when you press the STILL shutter button PLAY HON Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control button shutter button OFF Turns off the beep shutter sound LCD HH Adjusts the LCD screen brightness MOVIE BRIGHT using the buttons on the LCD STILL screen This has no effect on the PLAY recorded images INDEX Displays six images at a time PLAY INDEX mode page 45 DELETE Setting Description MODE selector OK Deletes the displayed image PLAY CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image 35 jus i h e o ge e e 3 gt Q 2 a lt o Ss p i a ge st 0 3 o D RETURN Returns to PLAY single mode Displayed only in PLAY single mode Displayed only in PLAY INDEX mode 36 gt Various recording Rotating the LCD screen Face to Face recording You can record images with the lens facing you 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD screen Rotate the LCD screen by 180 for Face to Face recording 3 Record the
8. STICK ERROR will be displayed e Never remove the Memory Stick or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up e You cannot record or edit images on a Memory Stick if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position Connector Erasure prevention switch Label space 15 Basic operations gt Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format To record still images slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a Memory Stick Set the MODE selector to STILL Press and hold the shutter button halfway Remaining memory down and check the image capacity indicator While the AE lock indicator green is flashing e the image freezes momentarily but is not yet recorded When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments the AE lock indicator lights up and the camera is ready for recording To cancel the recording release the shutter button f AE lock indicator Press the shutter button fully down The shutter sounds and the image is recorded on the Memory Stick When REC disappears you can record the next image Exposure and focus are automatically adjusted The number of images you can record on a Memory Stick See pages 37 to 40 Notes e While the image is being recorded on the Memory Stick do not shake or strike the camera Also d
9. 640x480 1472x1104 Selects the image size when recording STILL E 1280x960 still images DSC S30 only 1280 3 2 1024x768 640x480 320x240 Selects the MPEG image size when MOVIE 160x112 recording moving images DSC S50 only REC MODE TIFF Records a TIFF uncompressed file in STILL addition to the JPEG file TEXT Records a GIF file in black and white VOICE Records an audio file with still image in addition to the JPEG file DSC S50 only E MAIL Records a small size 320x240 JPEG file in addition to the selected image size E NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected image size REC TIME 15 sec Adjusts the recording time for moving MOVIE SET 10 sec images DSC S50 only H5 sec ROTATE Rotates the still image PLAY in single mode only SLIDE INTERVAL Sets the slide show interval PLAY SHOW E 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min a REPEAT Repeats the slide show E ON OFF START Starts the slide show CANCEL Cancels the slide show settings and execution PRINT ON Marks the still images to be printed PLAY MARK page 53 E OFF Unmarks the print mark of the still images 33 ju i h e o ge e fo 3 gt Q g a lt g gt p a ge e st fo 3 77 Item Setting Description MODE selector PROTECT ON Protects images against accidental PLAY erasure page 49 E OFF Releases protection of images ag
10. Select l l at the lower left of the LCD screen 47 yoeghe d Snoen a Ky Note The INTERVAL setting time is approximate and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors 48 Viewing images ona TV screen Before connecting your camera be sure to turn off the TV After connecting A V connecting cable DSC S50 or VIDEO connecting cable DSC S30 turn on the TV AN connecting cable or A VIDEO connecting cable supplied to A V OUT jack or VIDEO OUT jack Set the TV VIDEO switch to VIDEO 1 Connect your camera and the TV DSC S50 Connect the A V connecting cable to the A V OUT jack of your camera and to the audio video input jacks of the TV If your TV has stereo type audio input jacks connect the audio plug of the A V connecting cable to the Lch jack DSC S30 Connect the video cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your camera and to the video input jack of the TV 2 Turn on the TV then start playback on your camera The playback image appears on the TV screen Note You cannot use a TV that has an antenna aerial connector only gt Editing Preventing accidental erasure PROTECT The O protect indicator appears on protected images In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the image to protect 2 Select FILE PROTECT and then ON from the menu The displayed image is protected and O appears To re
11. Stick cannot be used with your camera or is damaged Insert a new Memory Stick page 15 E 61 00 E 91 000 e A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred 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 are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 62 Specifications System Image device 1 2 7 type color CCD Lens 3x zoom lens f 6 1 18 3 mm 39 117 mm when converted into a 35 mm still camera F 2 8 2 9 Exposure control Automatic exposure White balance Automatic Indoor Outdoor Hold Data system Still JPEG GIF in TEXT mode TIFF Movie DSC S50 only MPEG1 Audio with still image DSC S50 only MPEG 1 Monaural Recording medium Memory Stick Flash Recommended recording distance 11 7 8 inches to 8 1 4 feet 0 3 m to 2 5 m Output connector A V OUT Monaural DSC S50 only Minijack Video 1 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced sync negative Audio 327 mV at a 47 KQ load Output impedance 2 2 KQ VIDEO OUT DSC S30 only Minijack Digital I O USB Special minijack LCD screen Used LCD panel 2 type TFT Thin Film Transistor active matrix drive Total number of dots 123 200 560x220 dots General Used battery pack NP FM50 Power re
12. about an hour If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to record with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable o record clear images On AC power adaptor Unplug the unit from the wall outlet mains when you are not using the unit for a long time e To disconnect the power cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the power cord mains lead itself e Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or if the unit has been dropped or damaged Do not bend the power cord mains lead forcibly or place a heavy object on it This will damage the cord and may cause fire or electrical shock e Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the connecting section If this happens a short may occur and the unit may be damaged Always keep metal contacts clean Do not disassemble the unit Do not apply mechanical shock or drop the unit While the unit is in use particularly during charging keep it away from AM receivers and video equipment AM reception and video operation are disturbed The unit becomes warm during use This is not a malfunction Do not place the unit in locations that are Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Vibrating On battery pack e Use only the specified charger with the charging function To prevent acciden
13. can be recorded played back with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77 F 25 C 640x480 image size and in NORMAL recording mode Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack Recording at about 5 second intervals Playing back single images in order at about 3 second intervals MOVIE mode recording DSC S50 only LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life min BRIGHT 140 130 NORMAL 150 140 Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77 F 25 C and 160x112 image size Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack 10 Notes e The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures use the flash repeatedly turn the power on off or use the zoom e The capacity of the Memory Stick is limited The above figures are a guide when you continuously record play back while replacing the Memory Stick e If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the power runs out soon fully charge the battery so that the correct battery remaining time appears e Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object as this may cause malfunction e Do not expose the battery pack to water peyieis Bue 11 Using the AC power adaptor To the wall outlet mains P d ower cor mains lead 6
14. image The image appears on the LCD screen as a mirror image but the recorded image is the same as the actual subject a lt gt Image appearing on the LCD screen Recorded image Setting the image size IMAGE SIZE 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL MOVIE is for DSC S50 only 2 Select FILE and then IMAGE SIZE from the menu 3 Select the desired image size DSC S50 Still image sizes 1600x1200 1600 3 2 1024x768 640x480 The image is recorded in 3 2 size to match the printing paper size ratio of 3 2 Moving image sizes 320x240 160x112 DSC S30 Still image sizes 1472x1104 1280x960 1280 3 2 1024x768 640x480 The image is recorded in 3 2 size to match the printing paper size ratio of 3 2 37 Hulpio9a1 SNOJLA lt 4 i The number of images or the time that you can record on a Memory Stick 4 MB Image size Number of images or time 1600x1200 Approx 4 1600 3 2 Approx 4 1472x1104 Approx 5 1280x960 Approx 6 1280 3 2 Approx 6 1024x768 Approx 10 640x480 Approx 57 320x240 Approx 42 15 sec 160x112 Approx 169 60 sec When REC MODE is set to NORMAL Numbers in parentheses indicate the maximum recording time during continuous recording 38 Recording still images for e mail E MAIL E MAIL mode records a small size 320x240 image at t
15. minutes are imposed onto the image DATE The year month and day are imposed onto the image OFF The date and time are not imposed onto the image 4 Record the image The date and time are not displayed during recording The date and time are displayed when playing back images 2000 7 4 44 Enjoying picture effects P EFFECT 1 2 3 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL Select EFFECT and then P EFFECT from the menu Select the desired mode SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration B amp W The picture is monochrome black and white SEPIA The picture is colored like an old picture NEG ART The color and brightness of the picture are reversed To cancel picture effect Select OFF in step 3 gt Various playback Playing back six images at once INDEX 1 2 Set the MODE selector to PLAY Select INDEX on the LCD screen Six images are displayed at once index screen 2000 7 4 10 30PM DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP 4 SELECT _ SINGLE DISPLAY u This shows the position of the currently displayed images relative to all the recorded images The following marks are displayed on each image according to the image type and settings H Moving image file J Voice memo file Eg E mail file BY Print mark O Protect mark TEXT Text ma
16. protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 800 222
17. recorded in TIFF mode page 40 Still image file recorded in VOICE mode page 39 TXTOOOUO GIF Still image file recorded in TEXT mode page 39 Imcif 100 DSCOOOOO JPG e Small size image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 38 DSCOOOUOD TIF e Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode page 40 Mom10001 MOVODIOIOU MPG Moving image file recorded normally Momlv100 DSCOOOUU MPG e Audio file recorded in VOICE mode page 39 The numerical portions of the following files are the same Asmall size image file recorded in E MAIL mode and its corresponding image file An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding image file An audio file recorded in VOICE mode and its corresponding image file 28 Advanced operations Before performing advanced operations This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for Advanced operations How to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera PLAY PLAY STILL STILL MOVIE E E 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 use the control button The control button is used to select the indicators
18. which to copy the image RECORDING appears When copying is completed COMPLETE appears To end copying select EXIT To copy the image to another Memory Stick Select CONTINUE and repeat steps 3 and 4 51 Bunipa lt i In INDEX mode Notes e You cannot copy uncompressed images e You cannot copy images that are bigger than 1 4 MB at once If NOT ENOUGH MEMORY appears or Vf flashes on the INDEX screen cancel some images to copy and try again After COMPLETE appears if you exchange the Memory Stick without selecting EXIT the same image is copied again 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select TOOL COPY and then SELECT from the menu 3 Select the image to copy The select indicator appears on the image 4 Select ENTER MEMORY STICK ACCESS appears 5 When CHANGE MEMORY STICK is displayed eject the Memory Stick INSERT MEMORY STICK appears 6 Insert another Memory Stick RECORDING appears When copying is completed COMPLETE appears To end copying select EXIT To copy the image to another Memory Stick Select CONTINUE and repeat steps 5 and 6 To cancel copying part way Change the MODE selector setting or turn off the power 52 Selecting still images to print PRINT MARK You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with
19. 5 yoegheid lt 4 im Double click the CD ROM drive icon to open the window 4 Double click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the window 6 Move the following two files from the window opened in step to the System Folder icon in the window opened in step drag and drop e Sony USB Driver e Sony USB Shim O When Put these items into the Extensions folder appears click OK Q Restart your personal computer Viewing images For Windows 98 users 1 Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB jack on the camera and the other end to the USB connector on your personal computer to the USB connector to the USB jack C a p gt Push in until the 4 USB cable connector clicks Personal computer into place Insert a Memory Stick into your camera and connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet mains Turn on the power of your camera PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of the camera 6 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 26 Select and double click the desired image sound file from the folder For the detailed folder and file name see Image file st
20. 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 A 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 Setting the date and time When you first use your camera set the date and time If these are not set the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording Control button 0 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the power The POWER lamp lights up Press A on the control button The menu bar appears on the LCD screen CO Erect Five camera SETUP lt gt SELECT OK YMENU BAR OFF Select SETUP with gt on the control button then press the center VIDEO OUT Sa5 LANGUAGE CLOCK SET BEEP LCD BRIGHT CO EFFect _Fie_ cameral SETUP lt gt SELECT Ye CLOSE Select CLOCK SET with A on the control button then press the center VIDEO OUT BESLANGUAGE 200 CLOCK SET pt z BEEP eee f LCD BRIGHT oooi i 12 oo AM enren EFFECT Fe SELECT eOK P SELECT OK 13 p eys Bue ME Select the desired date display format with A F on the control button then press the center Select from Y M D year month day M D
21. Memory Stick has been inserted into your camera Insert a Memory Stick page 15 The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to LOCK Set it to the recording position The picture is out of focus Your camera is not in macro recording mode when you shoot a subject that is about 1 3 16 to 9 7 8 inches 3 to 25 cm away from the lens Set the macro recording mode page 41 Press the zoom button to set to the W side The resizing function does not work e You cannot resize moving images and text images You cannot display a print mark e You cannot display print marks on moving images and text images The picture is noisy Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses strong magnets gt Move your camera away from the TV etc 57 uonewsoju jeuonippy Symptom Cause and or Solution The picture is too dark e You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject Adjust the exposure page 43 Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen page 35 The flash does not work The flash is set to Set the flash to auto no indicator q or 4 page 19 PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight Twilight plus or Panfocus mode Cancel the mode page 42 or set the flash to The MODE selector is set to MOVIE DSC S50 only Set it to STILL The date and time are recorded incorrectly
22. S O NY 3 060 523 12 1 Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference 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 product Model No Serial No Cyber shot q InfourrHium M Me Digital Stil Camer DSC S30 S50 2000 Sony Corporation MORY STICK 1 To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the Customers in the U S A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight If you have any questions about this product you may ca
23. SONY United States only For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest you call 416 499 SONY Canada only Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery For the Customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with OA or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station For the Customers in Germany Directive EMC Directive 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC This equipment complies with the EMC regulations when used under the following circumstances e Residential area e Business district e Light industry district This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera Memory Stick CE GO ns0 For the Customer
24. Y month day year or D M Y day month year oo 4 SELECT O Select the year month day hour or minute item you want to set with lt gt on the control button The item to be set is indicated with A V eooo 1p _1 12 00 43 gt SELECT ADJUST OK Q Set the numeric value with A V on the control button then press the center to enter it After entering the number A V moves to the next item If you selected D M Y in step set the time on a 24 hour cycle Select ENTER with gt on the control button then press the center at the desired moment to begin clock movement The date and time are entered ENTER 43 gt SELECT To cancel the date and time setting Select CANCEL with A W lt gt on the control button then press the center 14 Inserting the Memory Stick peyie s Huines ql Access lamp 0 Open the battery Memory Stick cover Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow Insert the Memory Stick Insert the Memory Stick with the gt mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks Close the battery Memory Stick cover Removing the Memory Stick Open the battery Memory Stick cover then press the Memory Stick once lightly Notes Insert the Memory Stick firmly until it clicks otherwise a message such as MEMORY
25. a personal computer e You are playing back the file directly from the Memory Stick Copy the file to the hard disk of the personal computer and then play back the file from the hard disk page 27 Consult the personal computer or software manufacturer Your camera cannot delete an image e The image is protected Cancel the protection page 49 The power turns off suddenly e With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Turn on the camera e The battery is discharged Replace it with a charged battery The image does not appear on the TV screen The video output signal setting of your camera is incorrect Change the setting page 48 A file error occurs when you play back a file e The image size is larger than 1600x1200 Use an image size of 1600x1200 or smaller The PROGRAM AE function does not work e The camera is set to TEXT mode Cancel TEXT mode page 42 The LCD screen freezes momentarily e This is a characteristic of the system and is not a malfunction The picture is monochrome black and white e The camera is set to TEXT mode Cancel TEXT mode page 39 e PEFFECT is set to B amp W mode Cancel B amp W mode page 44 59 uonewsojul jeuonip
26. age is protected against erasure for InfoLITHIUM battery only The battery is not the InfoLITHIUM type NOT ENOUGH MEMORY The images you want to copy are too big to copy with your camera DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already exists IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size that cannot be played back with your camera INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was created on equipment other than your camera aw The battery level is low or zero The image is protected 61 uonewsojul jeuoppy Self diagnosis display Your camera has a self diagnosis display This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of a letter and four digits of numbers If this occurs check the following code chart The code informs you of the camera s current condition The last two digits indicated by OO will differ depending on the state of the camera Self diagnosis display C 00 00 You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself E00 O00 Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility First three digits Cause and or Corrective Action C 32 00 e There is trouble with your camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 0000 e An unformatted Memory Stick is inserted Format the Memory Stick page 32 The inserted Memory
27. ainst accidental erasure CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL HION Uses digital zoom STILL ZOOM ae OFF Does not use digital zoom SHARPNESS 2 to 2 Adjusts the sharpness of the image STILL FD appears on the LCD screen except when set to 0 WHITE IN DOOR Sets the white balance page 43 MOVIE BALANCE OUTDOOR STILL HOLD E AUTO FLASH HIGH Makes the flash level higher than STILL LEVEL normal HM NORMAL Normal setting LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal EXPOSURE 2 0 EV to Adjusts the exposure MOVIE 2 0 EV STILL TOOL Item Setting Description MODE selector COPY OK Copies an image page 51 PLAY CANCEL Cancels copying of the image RESIZE 1600x1200 Changes the recorded still image size PLAY in single 1024x768 page 51 DSC S50 only mode only 640x480 E CANCEL 1472x1104 Changes the recorded still image size PLAY 1280x960 page 51 DSC S30 only 1024x768 640x480 E CANCEL 34 SETUP Item Setting Description MODE selector DEMO MION STBY Displayed only when you use the AC MOVIE OFF power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL STILL mode When ON is selected a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes To stop the demonstration turn off your camera Select ON to make the demonstration appear again VIDEO NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC MOVIE OUT mode North American countries Japan
28. allows you to use the battery longer than usual leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour after normal charge is completed Battery remaining indicator The LCD screen on the camera shows the remaining time for which you can still record or play back images This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use 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 battery To use the camera again slide down the POWER switch to turn on the camera again p eys Huine5 HE Charging time Battery pack Full charge min Normal charge min NP FMS50 supplied 150 90 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC L10 AC power adaptor Battery life and number of images that can be recorded played back STILL mode recording DSC S50 LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life min Number of images BRIGHT 140 130 2300 2100 NORMAL 150 140 2500 2300 DSC S30 LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life min Number of images BRIGHT 140 130 2800 2600 NORMAL 150 140 3000 2800 STILL mode playback DSC S50 S30 LCD BACKLIGHT Battery life min Number of images BRIGHT 170 160 3400 3200 NORMAL 220 210 4400 4200 Approximate battery life and number of images that
29. are for viewing images on a CD ROM which is supplied with your camera For Windows 98 users 0 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows 98 to load 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your personal computer Connect the USB jack on your camera with the USB connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable to the USB connector to the USB jack Less uE p gt Push in until the E USB cable connector clicks Personal computer into place 4 Insert a Memory Stick into your camera connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera PC MODE appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode Your personal computer recognizes the camera and the Windows 98 Add Hardware Wizard starts 6 Follow the on screen messages to specify the CD ROM drive and install the USB driver The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are installed Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it Note Be sure to insert a Memory Stick into your camera before installing the USB driver Otherwise you will be unable to install the USB driver For Macintosh users 0 Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load Insert the supplied CD ROM in the CD ROM drive of your personal computer 2
30. arrow install the battery pack Insert the battery pack with the mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated Close the battery Memory Stick cover To remove the battery pack Open the battery Memory Stick cover Slide the battery eject lever downward and remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it What is InfoLITHIUM InfoLITHIUM is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible video equipment This unit is compatible with the InfoLITHIUM battery pack M series InfoLITHIUM M series battery packs have the D mtourrum Q mark InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Charging the battery pack You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on Be sure to turn off your camera before charging BATT CHARGE lamp Battery pack M series To the wall outlet mains o 2n Power cord mains lead AC power adaptor 1 Insert the battery pack into your camera Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN jack of your camera with the A mark facing up Connect the power cord mains lead to the AC power adaptor and then to a wall outlet mains The BATT CHARGE lamp lights orange when charging begins When the BATT CHARGE lamp goes off normal charge is completed For full charge which
31. cloth not supplied or a LCD cleaning kit not supplied to remove fingerprints dust ete Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface dry Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner alcohol or benzene as this may damage the finish or the casing After using your camera at the seashore or other dusty locations Clean your camera carefully Otherwise the salty air may corrode the metal fittings or dust may enter the inside of your camera causing a malfunction Note on operating temperature Your camera is designed for use between the temperatures of 32 F and 104 F 0 C and 40 C Recording in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense inside or outside the camera Should this occur the camera will not operate properly Moisture condensation occurs easily when The camera is brought from a cold location such as a ski slope into a warmly heated room e The camera is taken from an air conditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors etc 54 How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place o a warm place seal the camera in a plastic bag and allow it to adapt to conditions at the new location over a period of time
32. cture quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The original picture remains even after trimming The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file Rotating a still image ROTATE oh Set the MODE selector to PLAY Display the image to rotate Select FILE and then ROTATE from the menu Rotate the image clockwise y or counterclockwise then select RETURN A ON Notes e You may not be able to rotate protected images or images recorded with other equipment e Also when viewing images on a personal computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software e You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images or images recorded in TEXT mode Playing back the images in order SLIDE SHOW This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations ete 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY 2 Select FILE and then SLIDE SHOW from the menu Set the following items INTERVAL 1 min one minute 30 sec 30 seconds 10 sec 10 seconds 5 sec 5 seconds 3 sec 3 seconds REPEAT ON Plays back images in a continuous loop until RETURN is selected OFF After all images have been played back the slide show ends 3 Select START with the control button The slide show begins To cancel the slide show Select CANCEL in step 2 or 3 To skip to the next previous image during slide show playback
33. dicator 7 Number of stored images in Print mark indicator File name Recording mode indicator Image size indicator Image number When playing back moving images e e e Memory Stick Remaining memory capacity indicator Recording date of the playback image menu bar and guide menu 3 6 7 H e r 8 2 9 gt iol 3 KICI gt ET 11 VOL Volume indicator DSC S50 only Playback pause buttons gt during pause Hl during playback Fast forward rewind buttons Recording mode indicator Image size indicator 10 11 Image number number of stored images in Memory Stick Remaining memory capacity indicator Counter Playback image Play bar Menu bar and guide menu 65 uonewsojul jeuonippy E Index A AN OUT rigni 48 Adjusting the exposure 43 AE Auto Exposure Aperture priority mode 42 Auto power off function 9 Auto red eye reduction 19 Battery pack battery life charging installing remaining battery indicator Charging the battery park 9 Cleaning 54 Control button DELETE Digital zoom Display window indicators e eee 64 E Editing COPY DELETE preventing accidental erasu
34. e with lt gt on the control button Notes e You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded with this camera on other equipment e You cannot play back on this camera images larger than the maximum image size that can be recorded with this camera LCD screen indicators during still image playback Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicators 21 Playing back moving images POWER switch DISPLAY Set the MODE selector to PLAY The last recorded image still or moving appears on the LCD screen Press A on the control button to display the menu bar on the LCD screen Select the desired moving image with the le gt l control button Moving images are displayed one size smaller than still images Press A W lt 4 on the control button to select lt P gt on the LCD screen then press lt P on the control button I To display the preceding image orx osere Fie root srw PI To display the next image 4 Select gt playback on the LCD screen with playback Il pause A lt gt on the control button then press the center The moving image and sound are played back During playback gt playback changes to Hl pause You can play back sound in DSC S50 only KI INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP SELECT OK
35. ect to record landscapes etc 42 ad Panfocus mode Changes the focus quickly and simply from a close subject to a distant subject Spot light metering mode Select this mode when there is backlight or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background etc Position the point you want to record on the spot light metering cross hair LCD screen Spot light metering cross hair To cancel PROGRAM AE Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly until the indicator on the LCD screen goes out Notes e You cannot select F2 8 in aperture priority mode and the indication may differ from the actual aperture value when the zoom is set to the T side You can focus only on distant subjects in Landscape mode In Panfocus mode the zoom position and focus are fixed e When you record in the Twilight plus mode we recommend that you use a tripod to prevent shaking Set the forced flash when you use the flash in the following modes Twilight mode Twilight plus mode Landscape mode e You cannot use the PROGRAM AE function when REC MODE is set to TEXT If the setting is not appropriate in aperture priority mode and shutter priority mode the setting value indicator on the LCD screen flashes when you press the shutter button In this case reset the value If you set a slow shutter speed in twilight plus mode and shutter speed priority mode the noise may increase Adjusting the expos
36. enu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment Initial settings are indicated with W SELF TIMER Records with the self timer page 18 EFFECT Item Setting Description MODE selector PEFFECT SOLARIZE Sets the image special effects page 44 MOVIE B amp W STILL SEPIA NEG ART E OFF DATE DAY amp TIME Sets whether to insert the date and time STILL TIME DATE into the image page 44 E OFF FILE Item Setting Description MODE selector FORMAT OK Formats a Memory Stick MOVIE CANCEL Cancels formatting of a Memory STILL Stick PLAY POS ON Plays back images recorded with the STILL SENSOR camera on its side vertical images as horizontal images This function does not work for images recorded in TEXT mode E OFF When this camera may be subject to vibration such as when you record images from inside a moving car set this to OFF to prevent improper horizontal vertical judgement FILE SERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence MOVIE NUMBER even if the Memory Stick is changed STILL MNORMAL Resets the file numbering each time the Memory Stick is changed 32 Item Setting Description MODE selector IMAGE 1600x1200 Selects the image size when recording STILL SIZE 1600 3 2 still images DSC S50 only 1024x768
37. eteriorates the picture quality When digital zoom is not necessary set DIGITAL ZOOM to OFF in the menu settings page 34 Note Digital zoom does not work for moving images 17 LCD screen indicators during recording Press DISPLAY to turn on off the indicators on the LCD screen See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicated items DISPLAY Notes e You cannot turn off the self timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded Using the self timer When you use the self timer function the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button Shutter button Self timer lamp Control button Select X self timer indicator on the LCD screen with A W lt gt on the control button then press the center The amp self timer indicator appears on the LCD screen and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button the subject is recorded The self timer lamp flashes after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released 18 Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto no indicator In this mode the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark When you change the flash mode press the flash repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen 4 flash Buipi099y a Each time you press the flash the indicato
38. he same time as a still image Small size images are convenient for e mail transmission etc 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then E MAIL from the menu 3 Record the image The number of images that you can record on a Memory Stick 4 MB in E MAIL mode Image size Number of images 1600x1200 Approx 3 1600 3 2 Approx 3 1472x1104 Approx 4 1280x960 Approx 5 1280 3 2 Approx 5 1024x768 Approx 9 640x480 Approx 46 To return to normal recording mode Select NORMAL in step 2 Adding audio files to still images VOICE DSC S50 only 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then VOICE from the menu 3 Record the image If you press and release the shutter button sound is recorded for 5 seconds If you hold down the shutter button sound is recorded until you release the shutter button for up to 40 seconds The number of images that you can record ona Memory Stick 4 MB in VOICE mode when recording sound for five seconds Image size Number of images 1600x1200 Approx 3 1600 3 2 Approx 3 1024x768 Approx 8 640x480 Approx 28 To return to normal recording mode Select NORMAL in step 2 When using the DSC S30 The DSC S30 does not have a VOICE function When you edit delete protect or copy files etc files recorded in VOICE m
39. images and menus appearing on the LCD screen of your camera The operation methods that are frequently used for Advanced operations are described below Select Enter OK Ww i h e o ge e fo E vo pt a lt o 2 i a ge e st 0 7 Turning on off the operation buttons menu bar on the LCD screen Press A to display the menu bar la on the LCD screen CO EFrect Fie camera seTur Press Y to clear the menu bar eet SOK MENU BAR OFF from the LCD screen Menu bar Note You cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display page 45 Selecting items and images on the LCD screen Press a V lt gt on the control button to select the item you want to set or the image you want to display ap gt The color of the selected item or ve the border of the selected image CS ETL HE nie aN changes from blue to yellow eT ek ee 2 Press the center to enter the item Repeat steps and to execute wooo each function gt gt moser i BEEP LCD BRIGHT a C9 ErrecT Fite camera SETUP 4AP SELECT ve CLOSE The Advanced operations section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as Select item name 30 How to change the menu settings Some of the ad
40. ing 0 0 cesses 16 T TEXT U US Baroti onn 25 Using the self timer 18 Using your camera abroad ara Sa 56 v Viewing images on a TV screen 48 using a personal computer VOICE w Warning and notice MESSAZES n se 61 WHITE BALANCE 43 Zz ZOOM en enk 17 Sony Piine http Awww world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on recycled paper
41. lease protection Select OFF in step 2 In INDEX mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select FILE PROTECT and then ALL or SELECT from the menu 3 When you select ALL Select ON All the images recorded in Memory Stick are protected When you select SELECT Select all the images to protect with the control button then select ENTER The selected images are protected A 0001 0006 0045 Y PROTECT ENTER CANCEL gt SELECT OK To release protection If you selected ALL in step 2 select OFF If you selected SELECT in step 2 select the images to unprotect with the control button then select ENTER 49 Bunipa lt iz Deleting images DELETE You cannot delete protected files In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the image to delete 2 Select DELETE and then OK from the menu The image is deleted In INDEX mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select DELETE and then ALL or SELECT from the menu 3 When you select ALL Select ENTER All unprotected images are deleted When you select SELECT Select all the images to delete with the control button then select ENTER 50 The J delete indicator appears on the selected images and these images are deleted
42. ll Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center 1 Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 2 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC S30 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC S50 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable
43. nd leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to OFF On Memory Sticks Memory Stick is a new compact portable and versatile IC recording medium with a data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk Memory Stick is specially designed for exchanging and sharing digital data among Memory Stick compatible products Because it is removable Memory Stick can also be used for external data storage There are two types of Memory Sticks general Memory Sticks and MagicGate Memory Sticks that are equipped with the MagicGate copyright protection technology You can use both types of Memory Stick with your camera However because your camera does not support the MagicGate standards data recorded with your camera is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Notes Do not remove the Memory Stick while reading or writing data e Data may be damaged if you remove the Memory Stick or turn off your camera while reading or writing data you use the Memory Stick in a location subject to the effects of static electricity or noise Do not attach any other material than the supplied label on the labeling position Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment location e When you carry or store the Memory Stick pu
44. ns with your personal computer Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend Resume or Sleep e Windows and ActiveMovie DirectShow are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual 27 yoegheid lt 4 Image file storage destinations and image files Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode The meanings of the file names are as follows OOOD stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999 For Windows 98 users The drive recognizing the camera is D A Desktop g My Computer H 3 Floppy A H 3 Windows 98 C a Removable Disk D a Deim Folder containing E MAIL mode and TIFF C 100msdet mode image data ei Eei fT _ Folder containing moving image data CI Momigoot E Momlv100 Folder containing VOICE mode audio data Folder containing still image data Folder File Meaning 100msdcf DSCOONUO JPG Still image file recorded normally Still image file recorded in E MAIL mode page 38 Still image file
45. ny 0001 0006 0045 Y DELETE ENTER CANCEL To cancel deleting Select CANCEL in step 2 or 3 Note If there are files on the Memory Stick with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted these files are also deleted at the same time Changing the recorded still image size RESIZE 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize 2 Select TOOL and then RESIZE from the menu 3 Select the desired image size DSC S50 1600x1200 1024x768 640x480 DSC S30 1472x1104 1280x960 1024x768 640x480 The changed image is recorded then the display returns to the image display before resizing To return to the original size Select CANCEL in step 3 Notes e You cannot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed images e When you change from a small size to a large size the picture quality deteriorates The original image is retained even after resizing The resized image is recorded as the newest file Copying images COPY You can copy images to another Memory Stick In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the image to copy 2 Select TOOL COPY and then OK from the menu FILE ACCESS appears 3 When CHANGE MEMORY STICK appears eject the Memory Stick INSERT MEMORY STICK appears 4 insert the Memory Stick on
46. o not turn the power off or remove the battery pack or Memory Stick e When recording a bright subject the LCD screen color may change after AE lock but this does not affect the recorded image 16 Checking the last recorded image Quick Review You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen page 31 and pressing lt on the control button To return to the normal recording mode press lightly on the shutter button or select RETURN with lt gt on the control button and then press the center You can also delete the image first by selecting DELETE on the Quick Review screen with lt gt on the control button and pressing the center and then selecting OK with A on the control button and pressing the center Using the zoom feature Buipi099y lt i Zoom button W side for wide angle subject appears farther away T T side for telephoto subject appears closer Minimum focal distance to the subject W side About 9 7 8 inches 25 cm or more T side About 23 5 8 inches 60 cm or more To record even closer subjects see page 41 Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3x p i mome a f The T side of the bar shows the _ 3 digital zooming zone Using digital zoom The maximum zoom magnification is 6x e Digital zooming d
47. ode on a different camera the still image file is edited but the audio file is not Recording text documents TEXT Text is recorded in black and white GIF format to provide a clearer image 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then TEXT from the menu 3 Record the image The number of images that you can record on a Memory Stick 4 MB in TEXT mode Image size Number of images 1600x1200 Approx 12 to 87 1600 3 2 Approx 14 to 97 1472x1104 Approx 14 to 97 1280x960 Approx 20 to 114 1280 3 2 Approx 22 to 137 1024x768 Approx 30 to 160 640x480 Approx 80 to 363 To return to normal recording mode Select NORMAL in step 2 Notes e If the subject is not evenly illuminated you may be unable to record a clear image e Writing and reading data takes more time than in normal recording The flash does not strobe in TEXT mode regardless of the surrounding brightness 39 Hulpio9a1 SNOJLA lt o Recording uncompressed images TIFF This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format uncompressed and JPEG format compressed 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL 2 Select FILE REC MODE and then TIFF from the menu 3 Record the image The number of images that you can record on a Memory Stick 16 MB in TIFF mode Image size N
48. orage destinations and image files page 28 Desired file type Double click in this order Still image Dcim folder 100msdcf folder Image file Moving image Mssony folder Moml0001 folder Image file Audio Mssony folder Momlv100 folder Audio file E mail image Mssony folder Imcif100 folder gt Image file TIFF image uncompressed Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is recommended If you play back the file directly from the Memory Stick the image and sound may break off Notes on using your personal computer Memory Stick e Memory Stick operations on your camera cannot be assured if the Memory Stick has been formatted on your personal computer Do not optimize the Memory Stick on a Windows machine This will shorten the Memory Stick life Do not compress the data on the Memory Stick Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera Software e Depending on your application software the file size may increase when you open a still image file When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera the image format will differ so the FILE ERROR message may appear and you may be unable to open the file Communicatio
49. py Symptom Cause and or Solution Your personal computer does not recognize your camera e The camera is turned off Turn on the camera e The battery level is low Use the AC power adaptor page 12 The USB cable is not connected firmly Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Make sure that PC MODE is displayed on the LCD screen page 26 The USB connectors on your personal computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard the mouse and your camera Disconnect the USB cables except for the ones connected to the keyboard the mouse and your camera page 24 60 Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list Message Meaning NO MEMORY STICK No Memory Stick has been inserted SYSTEM ERROR Turn the power off and on again MEMORY STICK ERROR The inserted Memory Stick cannot be used with your camera or is damaged FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the Memory Stick MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write protect tab on the Memory Stick is set to the LOCK position NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the Memory Stick is full and you cannot record or copy images NO FILE No image has been recorded on the Memory Stick FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the image FILE PROTECT The im
50. quirements 8 4V Power consumption during recording 2 9W Operation temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Maximum dimensions 4 1 2x2 3 4x2 3 4 inches 113x68x69 mm w h d Mass Approx 13 oz 370 g including battery pack NP FMSO Memory Stick wrist strap and lens cap etc Built in microphone DSC S50 only Electret condenser microphone Built in speaker DSC S50 only Dynamic speaker AC L10 AC power adaptor Power requirements 100 to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated output voltage DC 8 4 V 1 5 A in operating mode Operation temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Maximum dimensions 5x1 9 16x2 1 2 inches 125x39x62 mm w h d 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 Power cord 1 USB cable 1 Lens cap 1 Lens cap strap 1 Wrist strap 1 Memory Stick 4 MB 1 CD ROM 1 Operating Instructions 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 63 uonewsojul euoHPpy LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording
51. r changes as follows No indicator gt 4 No indicator Auto red eye reduction The flash strobes before recording to reduce the red eye phenomenon Forced flash The flash strobes regardless of the surrounding brightness No flash The flash does not strobe You can change the brightness of the flash FLASH LEVEL in the menu settings page 34 Notes The recommended shooting distance using the built in flash is 31 32 feet to 8 1 3 feet 0 3 m to 2 5 m e Attaching a conversion lens not supplied may block the light from the flash or cause the lens shadow to appear e Auto red eye reduction may not produce the desired red eye reduction effects depending on individual differences the distance to the subject if the subject does not see the pre strobe or other conditions In addition red eye reduction effects are also difficult to obtain if you set the shutter to a slow speed in the PROGRAM AE shutter priority mode The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location 19 Recording moving images DSC 50 only Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format To record moving images slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a Memory Stick DISPLAY Set the MODE selector to MOVIE Press the shutter button fully down REC appears on the LCD screen and the image and sound are recorded on the Memory Stick
52. re E MAIL i Enlarging a part of the still image 46 F Face to face recording 37 File name FLASH LEVEL FOCUS scs3 3c ssssetsatenobeees Focusing manually FORMAT Full charge I IMAGE SIZE INDEX mode InfoLITHIUM battery _ PACK ein arnwaninacics 8 L LCD screen insin 64 LCD screen indicators 64 Memory Stick copying images formatting inserting number of images that you can record 38 Menu MODE selector Moisture condensation 54 Moving images playing back oo 22 recording E MPEG N Normal charge 00000 9 NTSC system 56 Number of images that you can record by image size 38 in E MAIL mode 38 in VOICE mode 39 P P EFFECT PAL system Playing back moving images still images 7a Playing back multiple images at once Power supply AC power adaptor 12 battery pack we 9 Preventing accidental erasure 49 PRINT MAR 53 PROGRAM AE 53 PROTECT Q Quick Review cee 17 R REC MODE cccee 33 Recording images in macro moving images still images still images for e mail sS SECAM system Self diagnosis display Setting date and time 5 SHARPNESS Shutter speed priority mod Single mode SLIDE SHOW Still images playback o 0c cien 21 record
53. rk TIFF TIFF mark No mark Normal recording no settings To display the next previous index screen Select A F at the lower left of the LCD screen Displays the previous index screen Displays the next index screen To return to normal playback single image e Select the desired image with the control button e Select 2D RETURN Note You cannot display images recorded in TEXT mode on the INDEX screen 45 yoeghe d snollen Enlarging a part of the still image Zoom and trimming 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY 2 Display the image to be enlarged 3 Zoom in out the image with the zoom button The zoom scaling indicator appears on the LCD screen 4 Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired part of the image A The image moves downward Vv The image moves upward lt The image moves rightward gt The image moves leftward To return to the normal size Zoom in with the zoom button until the zoom scaling indicator Q x1 1 disappears from the screen or simply press To record an enlarged image trimming Enlarge the image Press the shutter button The image is recorded at 640x480 size then the display returns to the image display before enlargement 46 Notes e You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed images e The maximum zoom magnification is 5x the original image regardless of the image size The pi
54. s The F manual focus indicator appears on the LCD screen You can select from the following 7 focus settings auto no indicator W auto macro 1 3 4 feet 0 5m 3 1 4 feet 1 0m 9 3 4 feet 3 0m 23 feet 7 0m infinite To reactivate auto focusing Press FOCUS repeatedly until the indicator disappears in step 2 Note These setting distances are approximate and should be used as a reference 41 Hulpio9a1 SNOJLA lt ri Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL 2 Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode i Aperture priority mode Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly Press repeatedly to select an aperture value in 9 steps from F2 8 to F11 Shutter speed priority mode Records a sharp picture of a fast moving subject or the flow of motion of a moving subject Press repeatedly to select a shutter speed in 18 steps from 8 to 1 725 when recording a still image and in 12 steps from 1 8 to 1 725 when recording a moving image 2 Twilight mode Suppresses the washed out color of a bright subject in a dark place so that you can record the subject without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings 2 Twilight plus mode Increases the effectiveness of the twilight mode function ad Landscape mode Focuses only on a distant subj
55. s in CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For the Customers in the U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Be sure to read the following before using your camera e This Owner s Manual is for the two models of the DSC S30 and the DSC S50 Check to make sure which model you have purchased before you use your camera e The illustrations in this manual show the DSC S50 Trial recording Before you record one time events you may want to make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly No compensation for contents of the recording Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera etc 4 Notes on image data compatibility This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard established by the JEIDA Japan Electronic Industries Development Association You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment DCR TRV890E TRV900 TRV9O0E DSC D700 DSC D770 that does not conform with this universal standard These models are not sold in some areas e Playback of images recorded with
56. sia New Zealand Norway Portugal Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand etc PAL M system country Brazil PAL N system countries Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system countries Bulgaria Czech Republic France Guiana Hungary Iran Iraq Monaco Poland Russia Slovak Republic Ukraine etc Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera first check the following items Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility If code displays CC 00 00 appear on the LCD screen the self diagnosis display function is working page 62 Symptom Cause and or Solution Your camera does not work e You are not using an InfoLITHIUM battery pack Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack page 8 e The battery level is low the S indicator appears on the LCD screen Charge the battery pack page 9 The AC power adaptor is not connected securely Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your camera and a wall outlet mains page 12 The built in microcomputer is not working properly Disconnect and then reconnect all power sources after one minute Then turn the power on by sliding the POWER switch down and check that the camera works properly Your camera cannot record images The MODE selector is set to PLAY Set it to MOVIE or STILL pages 16 20 No
57. t Windows 98 Windows 98SE Standard installation is required Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded from Windows 3 1 Windows 95 to Windows 98 or Windows 98 to Windows 98SE CPU MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard ActiveMovie Player DirectShow must be installed to play back moving pictures Recommended Macintosh environment Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8 5 1 8 6 9 0 standard installation However note that the update to Mac OS 9 0 should be used for the following models e iMac with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation and a slot loading type CD ROM drive e iBook or G4 with the Mac OS 8 6 standard installation The USB connector must be provided as standard QuickTime 3 2 or newer must be installed to play back moving pictures Notes e Operations are not guaranteed for either the Windows or Macintosh environment if you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time except for the USB keyboard and mouse which are provided as standard or when using a hub Depending on the type of USB equipment that is used simultaneously some equipment may not operate e Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above 24 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer install the USB driver to the computer The USB driver is contained together with application softw
58. t from a short circuit do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Keep the battery pack away from fire e Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight Keep the battery pack dry Do not expose the battery pack to any mechanical shock Do not disassemble nor modify the battery pack e Install the battery pack to the camera securely e Charging while some capacity remains does not affect the original battery capacity If any problem occurs unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable button battery is constantly charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about half a year it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable button battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable button battery is not charged you can still use the camera as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method Connect the camera to a wall outlet mains with the AC power adaptor or install a charged battery pack a
59. t it in its supplied case e Do not touch the terminals of a Memory Stick with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the Memory Stick Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick Do not allow the Memory Stick to get wet 55 uonewsojul jeuonippy sr Memory Stick memorystick w MagicGate Memory Stick and T are trademarks of Sony Corporation MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation a a O a i Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor a if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet mains b Watching the playback picture on TV If you want to view the playback picture on a TV you need a TV having a video input jack and a video connecting cable The color system of the TV must be the same as that of your digital still camera TV color systems differ from country to country Check the following list NTSC system countries Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Columbia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc 56 PAL system countries Australia Austria Belgium China Denmark Finland Germany Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Italy Kuwait Malay
60. umber of images 1600x1200 Approx 2 1600 3 2 Approx 2 1280x960 Approx 3 1280 3 2 Approx 3 To return to normal recording mode Select NORMAL in step 2 40 Notes e JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the IMAGE SIZE menu TIFF images are recorded in 1600x1200 size in DSC S50 and 1280x960 size in DSC S30 other than when 1600 3 2 or 1280 3 2 is selected e Writing data takes more time than in normal recording The supplied Memory Stick 4 MB does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images Recording images in macro 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly until the Y auto macro indicator appears on the LCD screen You can record a subject as close as about 3 16 inches 3 cm from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side To return to normal recording mode Press FOCUS repeatedly until W disappears from the LCD screen Notes e You cannot record images in macro with the following PROGRAM AE modes Landscape mode Panfocus mode e You cannot record images in macro when appears on the LCD screen Setting the distance to the subject Normally the focus is automatically adjusted This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly to achieve a sharp focu
61. ure EXPOSURE 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL 2 Select CAMERA and then EXPOSURE from the menu 3 Select the desired exposure value Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background You can select values ranging from 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Note The exposure may not be adjusted properly when the subject is extremely bright or dark or when using the flash Adjusting the white balance WHITE BALANCE Normally the white balance is automatically adjusted 1 2 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL Select CAMERA and then WHITE BALANCE from the menu Select the desired white balance setting IN DOOR e Places where the lighting condition changes quickly e Under bright lighting such as photography studios e Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR Recording a sunrise sunset night scene neon signs or fireworks HOLD Recording a single colored subject or background AUTO No indicator Adjusts the white balance automatically To reactivate auto adjustment Select AUTO in step 3 Note Select AUTO when recording under fluorescent lighting 43 Hulpio9a1 SNOJLA lt Si Recording the date and time on the still image DATE TIME 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL 2 Select EFFECT and then DATE TIME from the menu 3 Select the date and time setting DAY amp TIME The date hour and
62. vanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button MODE selector 0 Press A on the control button to display the menu bar The menu bar appears as follows according to the setting of the MODE selector MOVIE STILL PLAY single mode PLAY INDEX mode KICI aj ioo gooi pooo 7 4 docsoew CO J EFrecT Fe camera SETUP INDEX DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP w gt DELETE FILE TOOL SETUP 44 gt SELECT OK YMENU BAR OFF 44 gt SELECT eOK YMENU BAR OFF 4 gt SELECT SINGLE DISPLAY Select the desired item with A V lt gt on the control button then press the center The color of the selected item changes from blue to VIDEO OUT 55 LANGUAGE yellow and when you press the center the modes LOOK SET that can be set for that item are displayed LCD BRIGHT a CO J EFrecT Fe camera SETUP 44 SELECT veCLOSE o i h e ST e fo 3 Ss vo g a lt o z 2 i a me st fo 72 Select the desired mode with A lt gt on the control button then press the center To clear the menu Press VW on the control button until the LCD screen returns to the menu bar display in step To clear the menu bar press V again 31 M
63. x images at once INDEX Enlarging a part of the still image Zoom and trimming Rotating a still image ROTATE 47 Playing back the images in order SLIDE SHOW eee 47 Viewing images on a TV screen 48 gt Editing Preventing accidental erasure PROTECT Mias ideati 49 Deleting images DELETE 50 Changing the recorded still image size RESIZE ereta rear 51 Copying images COPY eeeee 51 Selecting still images to print PRINT MARK ou 53 Additional information PreCautions sy isitinieseesesitivenstedisseees 54 On Memory Sticks oo 55 Using your camera abroad 00 56 Troubleshooting OT Warning and notice messages 61 Self diagnosis display ceseeeeees 62 Specifications ccceeeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeees 63 LCD screen indicators 0 0 0 eee 64 dek nun aA iT 66 Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation ion B o N oz 1 i Flash 19 MODE selector 29 Shutter button 16 20 Lens cap Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording Self timer recording lamp Built in microphone DSC S50 only Do not touch while recording Speaker DSC S50 only
64. your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Precaution on copyright Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images this may render the Memory Stick unusable or image data breakdown damage or loss may occur LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is manufactured using high precision technology However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way Over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use e Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Do not get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or under similar conditions be careful not to get the camera wet If moisture condensation occurs refer to page 54 and follow the instructions on how to remove it before using the camera Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of data loss always copy back up data to a disk Table of contents
65. your camera This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF Digital Print Order Format standard In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image you want to print 2 Select FILE PRINT MARK and then ON from the menu The LY print mark is displayed on the image To unmark the print mark Select OFF in step 2 In INDEX mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY then display the INDEX screen 2 Select FILE PRINT MARK and then SELECT from the menu 3 Select the images to mark with the control button 4 Select ENTER BY of the selected images change from green to white S 0001 0006 0045 PRINT MARK ENTER CANCEL lt gt SELECT OK To unmark selected print marks Select the images to unmark in step 3 with the control button then select ENTER To unmark all the print marks Select FILE PRINT MARK ALL and then OFF from the menu BY of all images are unmarked Notes e You cannot mark moving images or images recorded in TEXT mode If you mark an image recorded in TIFF mode with a print mark only the uncompressed image is printed and the JPEG image recorded at the same time is not printed 53 Bunipa lt i Additional information a ee a Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning

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