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3-068-186-11(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. DSC-P30/P50
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-P30/P50
©2001 Sony Corporation
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The number below is for the FCC related WARNING matters only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do Declaration of Conformity not expose the unit to rain or Trade Name: SONY moisture. Model No.: DSC-P30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For the Customers in the Address: 680 Kinderkamack U.S.A. Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 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
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Note: Caution: This equipment has been tested and found to Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium comply with the limits for a Class B digital ion battery. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide For the Customers in reasonable protection against harmful Germany interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, radio frequency energy and, if not installed 92/31/E
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For the Customers in the Precaution on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and U.S.A. and Canada other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE may be contrary to the provision of the COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE copyright laws. FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION IS SUBJECT Do not shake or strike the camera TO THE FOLLOWING TWO In addition to malfunctions and inability to CONDITIONS: record images,
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When the camera is used for long periods Note that the camera body may become hot. 5
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Introduction Checks the image after recording images Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 62 Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software. Viewing images using a personal computer: page 30 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48 Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or
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Table of contents Recording the date and time on the still Getting started image (DATE/TIME) .................. 56 Using the spot light-metering Identifying the parts .............................. 8 function ........................................57 Preparing the power supply ................ 10 Setting the date and time ..................... 15 B Various playback Inserting the “Memory Stick” ............. 17 Playing back three or nine images at once ........................................
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Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp (15) G Lens cap (supplied) Press and hold down this button Be sure to remove the lens cap for approximately one second to before recording. turn on the camera. H Finder window B Mode dial (18) (39) I Beep/shutter sound holes : To record in TWILIGHT J Lens mode : To record still images K Jack cover : To playback or edit L USB jack (32) (34) images : To record moving images M VIDEO
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Getting started Attaching the strap A Finder G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (21) AE/AF lock lamp (green) H Zoom button (INDEX button /CHG (flash charge/battery during playback) (22) charge) lamp (orange) (24) I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap B MENU button (40) J OPEN switch C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) K Battery cover D DC IN jack (12) (14) L Access lamp (17) E Control button (18) (39) M “Memory Stick” cover F LCD screen 9
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Preparing the power supply Installing the supplied batteries or an optional battery pack Your camera operates only with the following batteries. Two size AA alkaline batteries (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied) Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied) Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied) The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for longer operating times. Note that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” re
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Getting started Install the batteries. 2 Insert the two size AA batteries with the 3 and # ends facing as illustrated. Be careful not to insert the batteries facing the wrong way. Close the battery cover. 3 Pressing the batteries with the cover, close the cover firmly until it clicks into place. To remove the batteries Open the battery cover with the battery cover side facing upward and remove the batteries. Be careful not to drop the batteries when removing them. Power save mode When operati
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Charging the battery pack (not supplied) You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera. Battery pack (S series) DC IN jack (not supplied) cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) Insert the battery pack into your camera. 1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to 2 the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to
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Getting started Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Still image recording* SONY alkaline batteries NP-FS11 (not supplied)** (supplied) Battery life Number of Battery life Number of (min.) images (min.) images LCD screen ON Approx. 30 Approx. 600 Approx. 90 Approx. 1800 LCD screen OFF Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400 Still image playback*** SONY alkaline batteries NP-FS11 (not supplied)** (supplied) Battery life Number of Battery life Number of
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Charging time Battery pack Full charge (min.) NP-FS11 (not supplied) Approx. 180 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using the AC power adaptor (not supplied) DC IN jack cover To the wall outlet (mains) Power cord (mains lead) AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to 1 the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facin
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Getting started 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. Control button Select the item with vVbB, then set with the center z. Set the mode dial to , , or 1 Press and hold down the POWER button for 2 POWER approximately one second to turn on the power. The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. ON/OFF(CHG) The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen. To
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Set the numeric value with v/V on the 5 control button, then press the center z to enter it. CLOCK SET Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. 2001/: 7 / 1 12 00 OK AM If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a CANCEL OK 24-hour cycle. Select [OK] with B on the control button, 6 then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement. CLOCK SET Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y The date and time are entered. 2001/: / 4 1
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Getting started Inserting the “Memory Stick” Access lamp Open the “Memory Stick” cover. 1 Insert the “Memory Stick.” 2 Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick” cover. 3 Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the “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 STICK ERROR” will be displayed.
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Basic operations Recording B Basic operations How to use the mode dial The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera. : To record still images in TWILIGHT mode : To record still images : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images SET UP: To display the setup items (The SET UP position changes the settings of infrequently-used items.) How to use the control b
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B B B B Recording Recording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” POWER Set the mode dial to or . 1 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. 2 The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic ad
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Press the shutter button fully down. 3 The shutter sounds. “RECORDING” appears on the LCD screen, and the image will be recorded on the “Memory Stick.” When “RECORDING” disappears, you can record the next image. RCORI ∗ If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter button, then focus again. The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See p
