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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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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:...

  • Page 3: Memory Stick

    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-SONY (United States only) Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

  • Page 4: Before Using Your Camera

    For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 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...
  • Page 5 When the camera is used for long periods Note that the camera body may become hot.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Identifying the parts ... 8 Preparing the power supply ... 10 Setting the date and time ... 15 Inserting the “Memory Stick” ... 17 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images ... 19 Recording moving images ... 26 B Playback Playing back still images ...

  • Page 8: Identifying The Parts

    Getting started Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. A POWER button/lamp (15) Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to turn on the camera. B Mode dial (18) (39) To record in TWILIGHT mode To record still images To playback or edit...
  • Page 9 A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24) B MENU button (40) C DC IN jack cover (12) (14) D DC IN jack (12) (14) E Control button (18) (39) F LCD screen Attaching the strap G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21)

  • Page 10: Preparing The Power Supply

    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) •...
  • Page 11 This unit is compatible with the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (S series). “InfoLITHIUM” S series battery packs have the mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied) When you record images in an extremely cold location or using the LCD screen, the operating time becomes short.
  • Page 12 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. DC IN jack cover AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) 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 v mark facing up.
  • Page 13 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back Still image recording* SONY alkaline batteries Battery life (min.) LCD screen ON Approx. 30 LCD screen OFF Approx. 60 Still image playback*** SONY alkaline batteries Battery life (min.) LCD screen ON Approx.
  • Page 14 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). Using your camera abroad For details, see page 74. When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet.

  • Page 15: Setting The Date And Time

    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.
  • Page 16 Set the numeric value with v/V on the control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.

  • Page 17: Inserting The "Memory Stick

    Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover. Insert the “Memory Stick.” Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks. Close the “Memory Stick” cover. Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    Basic operations 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. How to use the control button When the menu is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following operations.

  • Page 19: Recording Still Images

    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 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded.

  • Page 20: Holding The Camera Correctly

    Press the shutter button fully down. 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. 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.
  • Page 21 Recording images with the finder You can extend the battery time by turning off the LCD screen and recording using the finder. Each time you press DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF, the status of the LCD screen changes as follows: See page 85 for a detailed description of the indicated items. The LCD backlight is turned on.
  • Page 22 Recording with the LCD screen When recording with the LCD screen, align the AF frame in the center of the screen with the subject. Checking the last recorded image (Quick Review) You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu from the screen (page 40) and pressing b (7) on the control button.

  • Page 23: Using The Self-Timer

    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 3 . Using digital zoom • The maximum zoom magnification is 6 . • Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 69).

  • Page 24: Recording Images With The Flash

    Recording images with the flash The factory setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings is dark. To change the flash mode, clear the menu control button v ( (page 40), then press the indicator appears on the LCD screen.
  • Page 25 Recording images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 69) to [ON] in the setup settings, LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 26: Recording Moving Images

    Recording moving images Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.” POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to SET UP. ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the Select [ control button, then press B.
  • Page 27 Press the shutter button fully down. “REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Sound cannot be recorded with moving images. Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. The recording stops. Or, the recording stops when the “Memory Stick” is full. For details on the image size, see “Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)”...

  • Page 28: B Playback

    Playing back still images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired still image with the control button b/B. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image.

  • Page 29: Playing Back Moving Images

    Playing back moving images POWER DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF Set the mode dial to The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen. Select the desired moving image with the control button b/B. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images.

  • Page 30: Viewing Images Using A Personal Computer

    Viewing images using a personal computer You can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer, modify and attach it to e-mail using application software. This section describes the method for viewing images on a personal computer using the supplied USB cable. There are two ways to make the USB connection, which are the normal connection and the PTP connection (page 70).

  • Page 31: Recommended Computer Environment

    Recommended computer environment Recommended Windows environment Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above.
  • Page 32 Installing the USB driver Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is included with the application software in the CD- ROM which is supplied with your camera. Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable.
  • Page 33 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). • Sony USB Driver • Sony USB Shim When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click “OK.”...
  • Page 34 Viewing images When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime3.0 or later must be installed. Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows or Mac OS to load.

  • Page 35: For Macintosh Users

    Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder. For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and image files” on page 37. Desired file type Still image “Dcim” folder Moving image* “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file* Clip Motion “Dcim”...
  • Page 36 For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer. Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray. When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware, disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

  • Page 37: Image File Storage Destinations And Image Files

    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. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”) Folder...
  • Page 38 Folder File IMCIF100 DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.TIF MOML0001 MOV0ssss.MPG The numerical portions of the following files are the same. – A small-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 –...

  • Page 39: Advanced Operations

    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 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. How to use the control button When the menu or setup screen is displayed, the control button is used to select the buttons, images and menu items displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and...
  • Page 40 Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen. You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off. Setting up the items in the setup or menu Set the mode dial to SET UP so that the setup screen appears, or press MENU so that the menu appears.
  • Page 41 Menu settings Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x. When the mode dial is set to Item Setting +2.0EV to...
  • Page 42 Item Setting MODE TIFF (REC MODE) TEXT E-MAIL x NORMAL ± HIGH (FLASH x NORMAL LEVEL) SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF (SHARPNESS) –1 –2 When the mode dial is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup settings.) Item Setting +2.0EV to...
  • Page 43 Item Setting 320×240 x 160×112 (IMAGE SIZE) SOLARIZE (P. EFFECT) B&W SEPIA NEG.ART x OFF When the mode dial is set to MOTION in the setup settings.) Item Setting +2.0EV to –2.0EV (infinite) (FOCUS) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO HOLD...
  • Page 44 Item Setting (SHARPNESS) –1 –2 When the mode dial is set to Item Setting DELETE CANCEL PROTECT – PRINT – SLIDE* INTERVAL REPEAT START CANCEL RESIZE* 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL ROTATE* CANCEL DIVIDE CANCEL Only in single-image mode. Description Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

  • Page 45: Setting The Image Size (Image Size)

    Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE) Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select the desired image size from [ v/V. Still image sizes: DSC-P50 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 DSC-P30 1280×960, 1280(3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 The image is recorded in the ratio of three to two to fit the printing paper size. Using this image size, the margin of an image is not printed out.
  • Page 46 The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Image size 1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 320×240 160×112 MOBILE (80×72) NORMAL (160×120)*** When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL. The maximum recording time in continuous recording When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file.

  • Page 47: B Various Recording

    B Various recording Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode) Mode dial: This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This mode is suitable for the night scene. Set the mode dial to Allows you to record bright subjects in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings.

  • Page 48: Recording Still Images For E-Mail (E-Mail)

    Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) Mode dial: In the E-MAIL mode, a small-size image which is suitable for e-mail transmission is also recorded at the same time as recording a normal still image. (The size of the normal still image is set using [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) in the menu settings (page 45).)

  • Page 49: Recording Text Documents (Text)

    Recording text documents (TEXT) Mode dial: The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format. Set the mode dial to Press MENU.

  • Page 50: Recording Still Images As Uncompressed Files (Tiff)

    Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF) Mode dial: Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.

  • Page 51: Creating Clip Motion Files

    Creating Clip Motion Files Mode dial: Clip Motion is an animation function that plays back still images in succession. The images are stored in GIF format, which is convenient for creating home pages or attaching images to an e-mail. 2,5,8 Set the mode dial to SET UP.

  • Page 52: Setting The Distance To The Subject

    The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) Image size NORMAL (160×120) Approx. 20* MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200 When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file Notes • You cannot change the image size partway through a Clip Motion recording.

  • Page 53: Recording Images In Macro

    Recording images in macro Mode dial: The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects. Set the mode dial to Clear the menu, and press the control button B ( (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface with the zoom set...

  • Page 54: Adjusting The White Balance (White Balance)

    Tips Normally, the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. If the color of the image is too dark or bright as illustrated below, we recommend that you adjust the exposure manually. When recording a backlighted subject or a subject in the snow, set it toward +, and when recording a dark subject with fully displayed on the LCD screen, set it toward –.

  • Page 55: Enjoying Picture Effects

    To reactivate auto adjustment Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3. Tips The image is susceptible to lighting conditions. The image looks blue under sunlight in the summer, and looks red under mercury lamps. Human eyes can resolve these problems. However, the camera cannot resolve the problem without making adjustments.

  • Page 56: Recording The Date And Time On The Still Image (Date/Time)

    Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Mode dial: Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B. Select the date and time setting with v/V, then press DAY &...

  • Page 57: Using The Spot Light-Metering Function

    Using the spot light- metering function Mode dial: Use this function 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. Set the mode dial to Press MENU.

  • Page 58: B Various Playback

    B Various playback Playing back three or nine images at once Mode dial: You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons. Set the mode dial to Press the zoom W button repeatedly. The LCD screen display changes as follows: •...

  • Page 59: Enlarging A Part Of The Still Image (Zoom And Trimming)

    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) Mode dial: Set the mode dial to Display the image to be enlarged. Zoom in/out the image with the zoom T/W buttons. Press the control button repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image.

  • Page 60: Playing Back The Still Images In Order (Slide)

    Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE) Mode dial: This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc. Set the mode dial to Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [SLIDE], then press z. Set the following items. INTERVAL You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds),...

  • Page 61: Rotating A Still Image (Rotate)

    Rotating a still image (ROTATE) Mode dial: You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation. Set the mode dial to display the image to rotate. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [ROTATE] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 62: B Editing

    B Editing Deleting images (DELETE) Mode dial: You can delete unwanted files. In single-image or triple- image mode 2,4,5 Set the mode dial to In single-image mode: Display the image you want to delete with b/B. In triple-image mode: Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple-image mode.

  • Page 63: Preventing Accidental Erasure (Protect)

    To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z. 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.
  • Page 64 In index mode 3,4,5 Set the mode dial to display the index screen with the zoom W button. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [PROTECT] with b/B, then press z. Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z. When you select [ALL] Select [ON] with b/B, then press All the images in the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 65: Changing The Recorded Still Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE) Mode dial: You can change the image size of the recorded image. Set the mode dial to display the image of which you want to change the size. Press MENU. The menu appears. Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

  • Page 66: Selecting Still Images To Print (Print)

    Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenient when you have images printed at a shop that conforms with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard.

  • Page 67: Dividing A Moving Image File (Divide)

    To unmark selected print marks Select the images to be unmarked in step 5 with the control button, then press z. To unmark all the print marks Select [ALL] with b/B in step 4, then press z. Select [OFF] with b/B, then press z.
  • Page 68 You cannot divide the following types of files: • Clip Motion files • Still image files • Moving image files that are too short to divide The file number changes as follows when you divide a file. <eg.> If you divide the MOV0003.mpg file, the divided file numbers become MOV0004.mpg and MOV0005.mpg, and MOV0003.mpg is skipped.

  • Page 69: Changing The Setup Settings (Setup)

    Changing the setup settings (SETUP) Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following items with the control button. CAMERA Item Setting x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51). MOVING IMAGE CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.
  • Page 70 SETUP 2 Item Setting BRIGHT x NORMAL BRIGHTNESS DARK BRIGHT x NORMAL BACKLIGHT BEEP SHUTTER x ON VIDEO OUT NTSC USB CONNECT x NORMAL x ON POWER SAVE x ON/STBY DEMO Notes on [DATE/TIME] • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback.

  • Page 71: Additional Information

    Additional information Precautions On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface dry.

  • Page 72: On "Memory Sticks

    • 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.

  • Page 73: About "Infolithium" Battery Pack (Not Supplied)

    “Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. “MagicGate” and trademarks of Sony Corporation. About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) is a lithium-ion battery pack that...

  • Page 74: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Battery life • The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. When the battery operating time is shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Please buy a new battery pack.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Should your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 83).
  • Page 76 Symptom The picture is out of focus. The resizing function does not work. Images recorded in TEXT mode are blurry. You cannot record images in TEXT mode. You cannot display a print mark. The picture is noisy. The picture is too dark. The flash does not work.
  • Page 77 • The battery pack is not installed correctly. t Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). • The battery pack has malfunctioned. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be used when recording a moving image with [MOVING IMAGE] set to [MPEG MOVIE], or the LCD screen is OFF.
  • Page 78 Symptom Your camera cannot delete an image. The power turns off suddenly. The image does not appear on the TV screen. A file error occurs when you play back a file. The picture is monochrome (black and white). Cause and/or Solution •...
  • Page 79 Symptom Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. No function works though the power is on. Cause and/or Solution • The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor (not supplied) (page 14). • The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera.
  • Page 80 [System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ button located at the lower-right corner. For Windows 2000 Professional users: * Log in with the permission of administrator. Open [Control Panel] from [ [System].

  • Page 81: Warning And Notice Messages

    Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following list. Message NO MEMORY STICK SYSTEM ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER...
  • Page 82 Message Meaning The amount of light is not sufficient or the shutter speed is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or otherwise secure the camera in place.)

  • Page 83: Self-Diagnosis Display

    If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

  • Page 84: Specifications

    Specifications System Image device 6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color Lens 3× zoom lens f = 6.4 – 19.2 mm (9/32 – 25/32 inches) (41 – 123 mm (1 5/8 – 4 7/8 inches) when converted into a 35 mm still camera) F = 3.8 –...

  • Page 85: Lcd Screen Indicators

    LCD screen indicators The indicators during recording still images A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/ white balance/AF illuminator indicator C Date/time/ISO number indicator D Sharpness indicator E Picture effect indicator F AF frame G Spot light-metering cross hair H AE/AF lock indicator I Recording mode indicator J Image size indicator...
  • Page 86 The indicators during recording moving images A Battery remaining indicator B White balance indicator C Picture effect indicator D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Recording time (maximum recordable time) indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator 45 6 7 STANDBY SOLARIZE G Remaining memory capacity indicator...
  • Page 87 When playing back still images A Protect/print mark indicator B Zoom scaling indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number When playing back moving images DELETE PROTECT PRINT A Recording mode indicator B Image size indicator C Image number/number of stored images in “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 88: Notes On Using Batteries

    (2) • Size AA nickel-cadmium batteries Notes • When using size AA alkaline batteries, we recommend Sony Stamina alkaline batteries. Other batteries may not bring out the full performance of the camera. • When using the camera in low temperature environments, use the “InfoLITHIUM”...

  • Page 89: Index

    Index Adjusting the exposure ... 53 AF lock ... 19 Auto power-off function . 11 Auto red-eye reduction... 24, 69 Battery battery life ... 13 battery remaining indicator... 85 charging... 12 installing ... 10 BEEP... 70 Charging the battery pack12 Cleaning ...
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