Sony DSC-P30, DSC-P50 Service manual

DSC-P30/P50

System

Image device

6.64 mm (1/2.7 type) color CCD

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 – 3.9

Exposure control

Automatic exposure

White balance

Automatic, Indoor, Outdoor, Hold

Data system

Movie: MPEG1 Still: JPEG, GIF (in TEXT mode, Clip Motion), TIFF

Recording medium

“Memory Stick”

Flash

Recommended recording distance (ISO is set to AUTO):

0.3m to 2.0m (11 13/16 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches)

Output connector

VIDEO OUT

Minijack Video: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω unbalanced, sync negative

USB jack

mini-B

LCD screen

Used LCD panel

1.5 type TFT (Thin Film Transistor active matrix) drive

Total number of dots

123 200 (560×220) dots

General

Used battery

Two size AA alkaline batteries: 3 V NP-FS11: 3.6 V (not supplied)

Power consumption (during recording)

2.8 W

Operation temperature

0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF )

Storage temperature

–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to +140ºF )

Maximum dime nsions

126×61.2×53.7 mm (5×2 1/2×2 1/8inches) (w/h/d)

Mass

Approx. 260 g (9.2 oz) (including two size AA batteries, “Memory Stick,” wrist strap and lens cap etc.)

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)

Power requirements

100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Rated output voltage

DC 4.2 V, 1.5 A in operating mode

Operation temperature

0ºC to 40ºC (32º F to 104ºF)

Storage temperature

–20ºC to +60ºC (–4ºF to +140ºF )

Maximum dime nsions

105×36×56 mm (4 1/4×1 7/16×2 1/4 inches) (w/h/d) (excluding maximum protrusions)

Mass

Approx. 180 g (6 oz)

NP-FS11 battery pack (not supplied)

Used battery

Lithium ion battery

Maximum voltage

DC 4.2 V

Nominal voltage

DC 3.6 V

Capacity

4.1 Wh (1 140 mAh)

Accessories

VIDEO connecting cable (1) Size AA alkaline batteries (2) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Wrist strap (1) “Memory Stick” (4 MB) (1) CD-RO M (2 ) Operating Instructions (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SERVICE MANUAL

Level 2

Ver 1.3 2001. 11

Photo: DSC-P50

This service manual contains information for Japanese model as well.

On the SY-66 board

This service manual procides the information that is premised the circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the SY-66 board. Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board and electrical parts list of the SY-66 board are not shown. The following pages are not shown.

US Model

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DSC-P30/P50

Argentina Model

Brazilian Model

DSC-P50

SY-66 board

Schematic diagram...................................Pages 4-11 to 4-26

Printed wiring board ................................... Pages 4-7 to 4-10

Electrical parts list ...................................... Pages 6-9 to 6-14

The above-described information is shown in service manual Level 3.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA

Table for differences of function

Model DSC-P30 DSC-P50

CCD Imager 1.3M pixels 2.1M pixels

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270 ˚C

during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of

the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when sol-

dering or unsoldering.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS P AR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 ˚C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350 ˚C . Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel a w ay if the

heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

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Section Title Page Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE................................................................... 5

5. ADJUSTMENTS

Self-diagnosis Display .......................................................... 6

1. GENERAL

Introduction .............................................................................. 1-2

Identifying the Parts................................................................. 1-2

Preparing the Power Supply.................................................... 1-2

Setting the Date and Time....................................................... 1-4

Inserting the “Memory Stick” ................................................... 1-4

Basic Operations ..................................................................... 1-4

Recording Still Images ............................................................ 1-5

Recording Moving Images....................................................... 1-6

Playing Back Still Images ........................................................ 1-7

Playing Back Moving Images .................................................. 1-7

Viewing Images Using a Personal Computer ......................... 1-7

Image File Storage Destinations and Image Files.................. 1-9

Before Performing Advanced Operations ............................... 1-10

Various Recording ................................................................... 1-12

Various Playback ..................................................................... 1-14

Editing ..................................................................................... 1-15

Additional Information.............................................................. 1-18

Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 1-19

Warning and Notice Messages ............................................... 1-20

Self-diagnosis Display ............................................................. 1-21

LCD Screen Indicators ............................................................ 1-21

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Cabinet (R) Assembly ................................................... 2-1

2-2. Cabinet (Front) Block Assembly.................................... 2-1

2-3. DD-158 Board ............................................................... 2-2

2-4. Chassis (Main) Assembly.............................................. 2-3

2-5. Lens Block Assembly .................................................... 2-3

2-6. Optical Finder ................................................................ 2-3

2-7. Zoom Lens..................................................................... 2-3

2-8. JK-206 Board ................................................................ 2-4

2-9. DC Jack ......................................................................... 2-4

2-10. SY-66 Board .................................................................. 2-4

2-11. LCD Module................................................................... 2-4

2-12. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-6

2-13. Flexible Boards Location............................................... 2-6

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram .................................................. 3-1

3-8. Power Block Diagram 1................................................. 3-15

3-9. Power Block Diagram 2................................................. 3-17

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagrams ......................................... 4-3

Frame Schematic Diagram ........................................... 4-3

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-5

CD-319 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-5

JK-206 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-27

JK-206 Schematic Diagram .......................................... 4-29

DD-158 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-31

DD-158 (DC IN) Schematic Diagram............................ 4-35

DD-158 (DC/DC CONVERTER) Schematic Diagram .. 4-37

DD-158 (FLASH CHARGE) Schematic Diagram ......... 4-39

4-3. Waveforms .................................................................... 4-41

4-4. Parts Location ............................................................... 4-44

Before Starting Adjustment ..................................................... 5-1

1-1. Adjusting Items when Replacing

Main Parts and Boards.................................................. 5-2

5-1. Camera Section Adjustment ......................................... 5-3

1-1. Preparations Before Adjustment ................................... 5-3

1-1-1. List of Service Tools ................................................. 5-3

1-1-2. Preparations ............................................................. 5-4

1-1-3. Discharging of the Flashlight Power Supply............ 5-4

1-1-4. Precautions .............................................................. 5-6

1. Setting the Switch .................................................... 5-6

2. Order of Adjustments ............................................... 5-6

3. Subjects .................................................................... 5-6

4. Preparing the Flash Adjustment Box ....................... 5-7

1-2. Initialization of B, D, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data .................... 5-8

1-2-1. Initialization of D Page Data .................................... 5-8

1. Initializing D Page Data............................................ 5-8

2. Modification of D Page Data .................................... 5-8

3. D Page Table............................................................ 5-8

1-2-2. Initialization of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data .................... 5-9

1. Initializing B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data ........................... 5-9

2. Modification of B, E, F, 7, 9 Page Data.................... 5-9

3. B Page Table ............................................................ 5-9

4. E Page Table ............................................................ 5-9

5. F Page Table ............................................................ 5-10

6. 7 Page Ta ble ............................................................ 5-12

7. 9 Page Ta ble ............................................................ 5-12

1-3. Video System Adjustments ........................................... 5-13

1. Video Sync Level Adjustment ....................................... 5-13

2. Video Burst Level Adjustment....................................... 5-13

1-4. Camera System Adjustment ......................................... 5-14

1. HALL Adjustment........................................................... 5-15

2. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Minipattern Box).. 5-16

3. Flange Back Adjustment (Using the Flange Back

Adjustment Chart Subject More than 500 m Away) ..... 5-17

4. Flange Back Check ....................................................... 5-18

5. Picture Frame Setting ................................................... 5-19

6. F No. Standard Data Input ............................................ 5-20

7. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment .................................... 5-20

8. Light Level Adjustment.................................................. 5-21

9. Mixed Color Cancel Adjustment.................................... 5-21

10. Auto White Balance Standard Data Input ..................... 5-22

11. Auto White Balance Adjustment ................................... 5-23

12. Color Reproduction Adjustment .................................... 5-24

13. Color Reproduction Check ............................................ 5-25

14. Auto White Balance Check............................................ 5-26

15. CCD White Defect Compensation ................................ 5-27

16. CCD Black Defect Compensation ................................. 5-28

17. Strobe White Balance Adjustment ................................ 5-29

1-5. LCD System Adjustments ............................................. 5-30

1. LCD Initial Data Input (1) .............................................. 5-31

2. LCD Initial Data Input (2) .............................................. 5-31

3. VCO Adjustment (SY-66 Board).................................... 5-32

4. Black Limit Adjustment (SY-66 Board) .......................... 5-33

5. Bright Adjustment (SY-66 Board) .................................. 5-34

6. Contrast Adjustment (SY-66 Board).............................. 5-35

7. Color Adjustment (SY-66 Board)................................... 5-35

8. VG Center Adjustment (SY-66 Board) .......................... 5-36

9. V-COM Adjustment (SY-66 Board)................................ 5-36

10. White Balance Adjustment (SY-66 Board).................... 5-37

5-2. Service Mode ................................................................ 5-38

2-1. Adjusting Remote Commander ..................................... 5-38

1. Used the Adjusting Remote Commander ..................... 5-38

2. Precautions upon Using

the Adjusting Remote Commander............................... 5-38

2-2. Data Process ................................................................. 5-39

2-3. Service Mode ................................................................ 5-40

1. Setting the Test Mode.................................................... 5-40

2. Bit Value Discrimination ................................................ 5-40

3. Mode Dial Check (1) ..................................................... 5-40

4. Mode Dial Check (2) ..................................................... 5-40

5. Switch Check (1) ........................................................... 5-40

6. Switch Check (2) ........................................................... 5-41

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Section Title Page

7. LED Check .................................................................... 5-41

8. Self Diagnosis Code...................................................... 5-41

6. REPAIR PARTS LIST

6-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 6-1

6-1-1. Cabinet (Front) Block Assembly .............................. 6-1

6-1-2. Main Chassis Assembly........................................... 6-2

6-1-3. Lens Block Assembly............................................... 6-3

6-1-4. Cabinet (Rear) Block Assembly............................... 6-4

6-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 6-5

* The color reproduction frame is shown on page 117.

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• NOTE FOR REPAIR

When installing a connector, don’t press down at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

R:1 kΩ/1 W (Part code: 1-215-869-11)

Capacitor

SERVICE NOTE

Make sure that the flat cable and flexible board are not cracked of bent at the terminal. Do not insert the cable insufficiently nor crookedly.

Cut and remove the part of gilt which comes off at the point. (Be careful or some pieces of gilt may be left inside)

When remove a connector, don’t pull at wire of connector. It is possible that a wire is snapped.

[Discharging of the DD-158 board’s charging capacitor (C506)]

The charging capacitor (C506) of the DD-158 board is charged up to the maximum 300 V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the battery is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the unit is simply turned off. Therefore, the remaining voltage must be discharged as described below.

Preparing the Short Jig

T o preparing the short jig, a small clip is attached to each end of a resistor of 1 kΩ /1 W (1-215-869-11). Wrap insulating tape fully around the leads of the resistor to prevent electrical shock.

1 kΩ/1 W

Wrap insulating tape.

Discharging the Capacitor

Short-circuit between the positive and the negative terminals of charged capacitor with the short jig about 10 seconds.

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[Description on Self-diagnosis Display]

Self-diagnosis display

• C: ss: ss You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself. (However , contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility when you cannot recover from the camera malfunction.)

• E: ss: ss Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Display Code

C:32:ss

C:13:ss

E:61:ss

E:91:ss

Countermeasure

Turn the power off and on again.

Format the “Memory stick”. Insert a new “Memory Stick”.

Checking of lens drive circuit.

Checking of flash unit or replacement of flash unit.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

Insert a battery pack correctly. Battery pack is not inserted correctly. E:92:ss

Turn the power off and on again.

Cause

Trouble with hardware.

Unformatted memory stick is inserted. Memory stick is broken.

When failed in the focus and zoom initialization.

Abnormality when flash is being charged.

Battery pack is not “InfoLITHIUM” compatible.

Battery pack was installed or removed when using the AC adaptor.

Caution Display During Error

SYSTEM ERROR

FORMAT ERROR MEMORY STICK ERROR

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

DSC-P30/P50

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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 s h ock 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

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

appliance.

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.: DSC-P30 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

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-P50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack

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.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA

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 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 harmfu l interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfere nce will not o ccur 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 outle t

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help. The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to co mply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

Note:

In some areas the disposal o f li thium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center near est yo u call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.

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:

•

Residential area

•

Business district

•

Light-industry district (This equipment complies with the EMC standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

Attention for the Customers in

Europe

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits sets out on the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters.

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the s pe cific frequencies may influence the pictu re a nd sound of this camera.

“Memory Stick”

N50

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 MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Be sure to read the following before using your camera

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 or recording medium, etc.

Notes on image data compatibility

•

This camera conforms with the Design Rules for Camera File Systems universal standard establ is hed by the JEITA (Japan Electric and Information Technology Industries). You cannot play back on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/TRV900/ TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSC-D770) that does not conform with this universal standard. (These models are not sold in some areas.)

•

Playback of images recorded with 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 suc h ma terials 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 ma y render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.

Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light

This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes.

LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with a finder) and lens

•

The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the LCD screen and the LCD finder. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way.

•

Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions.

Notes on batteries

Be careful when removing the b atteries, as they may be hot after the camera is used for long periods.

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 71 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.

When the camera is used for long periods

Note that the camera body may become hot.

1-1

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: pag e 30 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48

Getting started

Identifying the parts

See the pages in parent hes es for details of operation.

Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or Clip Motion) according to your purpose

Recording moving images (MPEG MOVIE): page 26

Selects the recording mode from various types of recordings according to your situation

Creating Clip Motion Files: page51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 49 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page50

Attaching the str ap

Getting started

A POWER button/lamp (15)

Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to turn on the came ra.

B Mode dial (18) (39)

: To record in TWILIGHT

mode : To record still images : To playback or edit

images : T o record moving images

or Clip Motion images

SET UP:To set the setup items

C Shutter button (19) (27) D Flash (24) E Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording with the flash.

F Self-timer (23) (27)/

AF illuminator (25)

G Lens cap (supplied)

Be sure to remove the lens cap before recording.

H Finder window I Beep/shutter sound holes J Lens K Jack cover L USB jack (32) (34) M VIDEO OUT jack (61) N Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

O RESET button (75)

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” ba ttery pack is recommen ded for longer operatin g times. Note that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to siz e AA al ka lin e batteries.

Batteries

A Finder

Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (gr e e n)

/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

G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button

(21)

H Zoom button (INDEX button

during playback ) ( 2 2 )

I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M “Memory Stick” cover

“InfoLITHIUM” battery p ack (not supplied)

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the bat tery compartment.

Open the battery cover.

Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.

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Install the batteries.

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.

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 operating the camera with batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to ON to extend the battery life. The factory setting is ON (page70). See page 88 for more in formation on power save mode.

Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the cam era for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again, pres s the P O WE R b utt on to tu rn on the camera agai n. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off also will not operate when playing back moving images or playing back a slide show (page 60), or when a connector is plugged into the USB jack or the DC IN jack.

* What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery consumption with compatible vide o equ ipment. 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. When using the camera in an ex tremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm , t hen insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater di rectly contact the battery.

Charging the battery pack (not supplied)

You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn

Getting started

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. Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not

supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).

The /CHG lamp lights up when charging begins. When the /CHG lamp goes off, charging is completed.

Battery pack (S series) (not supplied)

To the wall outlet (mains)

Power cord

(mains lead)

After charging the battery pack

Disconnect the AC power adaptor fr om the DC IN jack on your camera.

Battery remaining indicator

When using an optional “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack, the LCD screen on the camera shows the rema in in g time for which you can still r ec or d or play back images. This indication may not be ent i rely accurate depending on th e conditions of use and the operating environment. Charging of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) circumstances is recommended. When using size AA alkaline batteries, the remaining time is not shown.

Note

When you turn the LCD screen on and off, it takes about one minute for the correct battery remaining time to appear.

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

Still image recording*

SONY alkaline batteries

(supplied)

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

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

(supplied)

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life

(min.)

Number of

images

LCD screen ON Approx. 60 Approx. 1200 Approx. 120 Approx. 2400

Approximate battery lif e and number of images that can be recorded/played ba ck 640×480 image size, standard picture quality, no flash, and in NORMAL recording mode.

Recording at about 3-second intervals with the power save mode off (when continuous

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recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.) When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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Playing back single images in order at about 3-sec ond intervals

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Moving image recording

SONY alkaline batteries

(supplied)

LCD screen

Continuous

recording

Approximate recor ding time in 160×112 imag e size.

When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

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Notes

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The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries. Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supp l ied), 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.

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The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller depending on conditions.

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The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The ab ove figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replaci ng the “M em or y S tic k. ”

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When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, th e battery life and number of images will be decreased.

OFF (min.)

Approx. 60 Approx. 30 Approx. 120 Approx. 90

LCD screen

ON (min.)

NP-FS11 (not supplied)*

LCD screen OFF (min.)

LCD screen

ON (min.)

Getting started

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) a t 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

the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up. 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 page74.

When using the AC power adaptor

Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. If a malfunction occurs, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

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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 appear s whenever you turn on your camera.

Control button

Select the item with

, then set with

vVbB

the center z.

Set the mode dial to , , or

Press and hold down the POWER button for

approximately one second to turn on the power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights up. The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD screen. To change the date and time, set the mode dial to SET UP (page 69) and perform th e procedure from step 3.

Select the desired date display format with

on the control button, then press the

v/V

center z.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/da y), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item you wa nt to se t w it h b/B on the control button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

CLOCK SET

2001

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

POWER

ON/OFF(CHG)

12 00

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

CANCEL

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

CANCEL

Set the numeric value with v/V on the

control button, then press the center z to enter it.

Getting started

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.

Select [OK] with B on the control button,

then press the center z at the desired moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.

Note

If the rechargeable button battery is ever fully discharged (page 72), the CLOCK SET screen will appear again. When this happens, rese t th e da te and time by starting from step 3 above.

CLOCK SET

2001

CLOCK SET

2001

/:/

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

12 00

CANCEL

Y / M / D M / D / Y D / M / Y

10 30

CANCEL

Inserting the “Memory Stick”

Access lamp

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” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.

Notes

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Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY STICK ERROR” will be displayed.

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Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up.

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Y ou can not record or edi t images o n a “Mem ory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to the LOCK position.

Connector

Getting started

Basic operations

Recording

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 TWIL IGHT mode

: To record still images : To play back or ed it images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images

SET UP: To display the setup items (The SET UP pos ition

changes the settings of infrequently-used items.)

How to use the control button

When the menu is not displ ayed, the control button is used to pe rform the following operations.

(v): Recording with flash

(V): Recording with self-timer

(b): Checkin g the last recorded image

(B): Recording close subjects

When you select above functions with the control button while recording with the LCD screen turned off, the LCD screen lights for approximatel y 2 seconds and the selected function icon appears on the screen. The LC D screen also lights automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen does not turn off automatically.

Erasure prevention switch

The position and shape of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on the type s of “Memory Stick” used.

Label space

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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 .

Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.

The image freezes momentarily, but is not yet recorded. While the AE/AF lock indicator z is flashing, the camera automatically adj us ts the exposure and focus of the captured imag e. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then light s up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shut ter button, the record ing will be canceled.

AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up

Recording

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.

RCORI

If the flashing AE/AF lock indicator changes to flashing slowly, the subject may be difficult to

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focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extrem el y cl ose . Re le as e th e shu tte r button, then focus again.

The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick”

See pages 46 and 48 to 52.

Notes

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When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this does not affect the recorded imag e.

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When you press the shutter button fully down at once in step 2, the camera starts recording after the automatic adjustment is complete. However, the recording cannot be carried out while the /CHG lamp (page 21) is flashing. (During this time, the camera is charging the flash.)

Holding the camera correctly

Hold the camera so that yo ur fingers do not block the flash and do not t ouc h the lens portion when recording images.

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. (All the available indicators are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned on. (Warning messages are turned on.)

The LCD backlight is turned off.

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Indicators in the finder

Notes

•

You cannot check the entire recording range with the finder. Recording with the LCD screen is recommended when it is necessary to correctly unde r sta nd the recording range.

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Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and lens, use the LCD screen whe n you record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet).

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When [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the S ET UP sett i ngs, yo u c ann ot tur n off the LCD screen once the demonstration starts.

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You cannot turn off the LCD backlight when setting in SET UP and when displaying the menu.

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You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced operations.

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The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.

Recording lamp (red)

AE/AF lock lamp (green)

/CHG lamp (orange)

Recording

Recording with the LCD screen

When recording w it h the LCD screen, align the AF frame in the center of the screen with the subject.

AF frame

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 b utton. (You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.) To return to the norma l recording mode: press lightly on the shutter button or press b (7) again. To delete the image: 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [DELETE] with B on the control button, then press the center z. 3. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center z.

Using the zoom feature

Zoom button

W side: for wide-angle (subject appears farther away)

T side: for telephoto (subject appears closer)

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Press the zoom W button repeatedly and move closer to the subject until the focus is sharp.

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 25cm (9 27/32 inches) or more T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 i n ches) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 53.

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Digital zoom function

VING IMA

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This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×.

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 (page 40), then press the indicator appears on the LCD screen.

control button v (

) repeatedly so that the flash mode

The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.

Using digital zoom

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The maximum zoom magnification is 6×.

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Digital zooming dete ri or at es the picture quality. When digital zoom is not necessary, set [DIGITA L ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 69).

Notes

•

Digital zoom does not work for moving images.

•

Use the LCD screen when using digital zoom function. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder.

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The AF frame (page85) does not appear on the LCD screen.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutte r butt on.

Shutter button

Self-timer lamp

Control button

Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on t he LCD scre en, an d about 10 seco nds afte r you pr ess the s hutter button, the subject is re corded. The self-timer lamp flashes an d t he beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To cancel the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again.

Recording

Control button v ()

Each time you press the control button v ( ), the indicator changes a s follows.

(No indicator) t t t (No indicator)

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 with [ ±] (FLASH LEVEL) in the menu settings (page 42).

To reduce the red-eye phenomenon

Set [RED EYE REDUCTION] to [ON] in the setup settings, the flash strobes before recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (page 69). When [ON] is selected and the mode dial is set to or , appears on the LCD screen.

Notes

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When [ISO] is set to [AUTO] in the menu settings, the recommended shooting distance using the built-in flash is 0.3 m to 2.0 m (11 13/16 inches to 6 feet 6 3/4 inches). When it is not set to [AUTO], the flash may be ineffective even if the flash level is changed.

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Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effects depending on individual differences, the distance to the subject, if the subject does not see the pre-strobe, or other conditions.

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The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright locat ion.

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While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out.

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The flash does not function when recording moving images (excludi ng C lip Motion).

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When you record images i n a dark place with the camer a set to becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.

(no flash), the shutter speed

Recording images with the AF illuminator

The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easi ly und er dark conditions. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 69) to [ON] in the setup settings, appears on the LCD screen and the AF illuminator emits light when the shutter button is pressed halfway. It keeps emitting light until the focus is locked.

AF illuminator

Notes

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If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subj ect ha s no c ontr a st, focus will not be achieved. (Approximate distance up to 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) is recommended.)

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In TWILIGHT mode (page 47), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to

(Forced flash).

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Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches to the subje ct even if its light is slightly out of the middle position of the subje c t.

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The AF illuminator is a very bright light. Although it is safe to use, avoid shining it directly into someone’s eyes at a close distance.

Recording

Recording moving images

Moving images are reco rded in MPEG format ( page 38). To recor d moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and in sert a “Memory Stick.”

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

POWER

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the control button, then press B.

Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the control button, then press B.

Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the control button, then press the center z.

Set the mode dial to .

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

PAGE SELECT

CAMERA

MOMOVING IMA

DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

PAGE SELECT

MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF OFF ON

GE:

MPEG MOVIE CLIP MOTION

MPEG MOVIE OFF OFF OFF ON

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Press the shutter button fully down.

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“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)” on page 45”.

Using the self-timer

When you use the self-timer function, the subject is recorded about 10 seconds after you press the shutte r butt on. Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). The (self-timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the recording starts about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The self-timer lamp flashes and the beep sounds after you press the shutter button until the shutter is released. To stop the self-timer recording, press the control button V ( ) again.

LCD screen indicators during recording

Each time you press DSPL /LCD ON/OFF, the status of t he LCD screen changes as follows: all indi cators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. These indicators are not recorded. See page 86 for a detailed description of the indicators.

Note

If you remove the battery or otherwise turn off the power partway through a recording, the moving image recorded thus far is not saved. When the battery low mark E appears while operating the camera with batt er ies, stop the recording at this poi nt be fo re the batteries completely run out.

Recording

Playback

Playing back still images

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

Notes

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Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the statu s of the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. See page 87 for a detailed description of the indicators.

POWER

Set the mode dial to .

The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on th e LC D screen.

Select the desired still image with the control button b/B.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

You might not be able to correctly pl ay b ack images reco rded with this camera on other equipment. 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

Playing back moving images

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

To pause playback

Press the center z on the control button to stop the pl ayback.

To advance or rewind the moving image

Press the control button b/B during playback. To return to the normal playback, press the center z on the control button.

LCD screen indicators during moving image playback

Each time you press DSPL /LCD ON/OFF, the status of t he LCD screen changes as follows: all indi cators on t indicators off t LCD screen off. See page 87 for a detailed descr i pt i on of the indicators.

POWER

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 display ed one-size smaller than still images.

: To display the preceding image.

: To display the next image.

Select the center z to start the playback.

The moving image is played back. During playback , B (playback) appears on the LCD screen. To advance or rewind, press the control button b/B during playback .

FILE BACK/NEXTPLAY

STOP REV/CUE

Playback bar

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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 norma l co nnection

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and the PTP connection (page 70). This is set using [USB CONNECT] in the setup settings. However, any OS does not conform to [PTP] as of M ar ch, 2001. Here describes the way using the [NORMAL] setting.

The factory setting of USB mode is [NORMAL]. The mode can be checked and set as follows.

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B.

Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B.

Select the connection mode with v/V.

The USB cable is used to connect the camera to a personal computer so that operations can be performed on image files recorded in a “Memory Stick” from the personal computer. In order to use the USB cable, a USB driver must be installed in the personal computer beforehand. Be sure to also refer to the operation manuals for your personal computer and the application soft w a r e .

Notes

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Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support these file formats are installed on your per sona l computer.

— Still images (other than TEXT mode, uncompressed mode and Clip Motion): JPEG format — Moving images: MPEG format — Uncompressed mode still images: TIFF format — TEXT mode/Clip Motion: GIF format

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Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

•

When you copy the image to the camera from your comp u ter, which was modified with a retouching software and was converted to another file format, the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the image.

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Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Mot ion file may be played back.

Communications with your computer (for Windows only)

Communications between your camera and your computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend or Sleep.

•

When connecting the camera to a computer, use a fully charged “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied) or the AC power adapter (not supplied). Do not use batteries.

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Recommended computer en vironment

Recommended Windows environment

OS: Microsoft Windows 98 , Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows

Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be instal led at the factory . Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating sy ste ms described

above. CPU: MMX Pentium 200 MHz or faster The USB connector must be provided as standard.

Recommended Macintosh environment

Macintosh computer with the Mac OS 8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.1 standard installation However, note that the update to Mac OS 9.0/9.1 should be used for the following models.

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iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed and a slot loa ding type CD-ROM drive

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iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre - inst a lle d The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures).

Notes

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If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single persona l co mputer at the same time, some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB eq uipment.

•

Operations are not guaranteed when using a hub.

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Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments menti o n ed above.

•

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or oth er countries.

•

Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

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All other product names mentioned herein may be the tra de ma r ks or register ed trade marks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual

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 CDROM which is supplied with your camera.

Be sure to complete installation of the USB driver before connecting the USB cable. If you connect the USB cable first, you will be unable to

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install the USB driver properly.

See page 80 for corrective measures if the USB cable was connected before installing the driver and the driver software could not be ins ta ll ed correctly.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.

Do not connect the USB cable in this step.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal

computer.

The application software sc r een appears.

Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and

Windows 2000”.

USB driver installation starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.

Your personal computer may restart.

Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

USB cable

to the USB ja ck (mini-B)

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, connect the AC power

adaptor and turn on your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camer a is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard

recognize the hardware.

The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB dr ivers are to be installed. Be sure to allo w the i nstallatio n to complet e without inte rrupting it.

Notes

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Do not connect the USB cable bef or e the USB driver installation is completed in step 4.

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In step 7, make sure that a “Memory Stick” is inserted into your camera before installing the USB driver. Otherwise, you will be unable to install the USB driver.

For Macintosh users

• When using MacO S9.1

It is not necessary to install the USB driver. The Macintosh recognizes the camera as a drive simply by connecting it to the Macintosh with the USB cable.

• When using MacOS8.5.1/8.6/9.0

Follow the procedures below to install the driver.

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. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.

Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open

the window. 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) .

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Sony USB Driver

•

Sony USB Shim

When “Put these items into the Ex te nsions folder?” appears, click

“OK.” Restart your personal computer.

Viewing images

When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving ima ge playba ck applic ations must be in stalled . When v ie wing 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.

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Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on the camera with the USB

connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

Personal computer

Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC

power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mai ns) . Turn on the power of your camera.

“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of th e camera.

USB cable

to the USB ja ck (mini-B)

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users

Open “ My Computer” on Windows and double click the newly

recognized drive. (Example: “Removable Disk (E:)”)

The folders inside the “Memory Stick ” are displayed. If the drive is not recognized, see “Troubleshooting” on page 75.

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Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations a nd image files” on page 37.

Desired file type Double-click in this order

Still image “Dcim” foldert“100msdcf” foldertImage file Moving image* “Mssony” foldert“Moml0001” foldertImage file* Clip Motion

image E-mail image

TIFF image (uncompressed)

Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer befor e v iewing it is

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recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image may break off.

“Dcim” foldert“100msdcf” foldertImage file

“Mssony” folder t“Imcif100” fold ertImage file

For Macintosh users

Follow the procedure 1 – 4 on page 34.

Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.

The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.

Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Notes on using your personal computer

“Memory Stick”

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Operation is not guaranteed if you are using a “Memory St ic k” that was formatted with a personal computer, or if you used a personal computer to format the “Memory Stick” in your camera through a USB connection.

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Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorte n the “Memory Stick” life.

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Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.

For Windows Me and Windows 2000 u sers

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 pers onal computer.

Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray.

When the message appear s confirming the safe removal of the hardware,

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disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”.

Software

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Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image file.

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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 ope n the file.

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Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Mot ion file may be played back.

Communications with your personal computer (for Windows only)

Communications between your camera and your personal computer may not recover after recovering from Suspend, Resume, or Sleep.

Image file storage destinations and image files

Image files recorded with y our camera are grouped in fold ers by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. within the range from 0001 to 9999.

For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camer a is “E.”)

Folder containing still im age, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data

Folder containing E-MAIL mo de and TIFF mode image data

Folder containing movi ng image data

Folder File Meaning

100MSDCF DSC0

CLP0

MBL0

TXT0

.JPG•Still image file recorded normally

ssss

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.GIF•Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF•Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE

.THM•Index image file of Clip Motion file

.GIF•Still image file recorded in TEXT mode

.THM•Index image file of still image file

stands for any number

ssss

Still image file recorded in

– E-MAIL mode (page 48) – TIFF mode (page 50)

mode (page51)

recorded in NORMA L m ode

mode (page51)

recorded in MOBILE m ode

(page 49)

recorded in TEXT mode

Folder File Meaning

IMCIF100 DSC0

DSC0

MOML0001 MOV0

Playback

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 – An image file recorded in TEXT mode and its corresponding index image file – An image file recorded with Clip Motion and its corresponding index image file

Tips

The digital still camera saves recorded images as digital data. The format of the saved data is called as the file format. The formats that can be used with this camera are as follows:

JPEG format

Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser software adopt this format. This format is able to compress files without appreciable deterioration. However, if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions, the image will dete riorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format

Using this format, the image will not deteriorat e ev en if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of colors to 256 colors. This camera records still images using the GIF format in Clip Motion (page51) or TEXT mode (page49).

TIFF format

Stores shooting images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Most of operating systems and applications correspond to this format. This camera records still images using the TIFF format for the TIFF mode (page 50).

MPEG format

This format is very typical for moving images. This camera records moving images using the MPEG format.

.JPG•Small-size image file r ecorded in

ssss

E-MAIL mode (page 48)

.TIF•Uncompressed image file recorded in

TIFF mode (page 50)

.MPG•Moving image file recorded normally

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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.

: 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 se ttings of infrequentlyused items.)

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 item s displayed on the LCD screen of your camera and modify the settings. The operation methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations” are described below.

Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen

Press MENU to display/ clear the menu on the LCD screen.

ISO

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

Before performing advanced operations

setup screen appears, or press MENU so that the menu appears.

When the mode dial is set to SET UP or :

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up.

Press the center z on the control button to enter the item.

When the mode dial is set to , , or :

Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the setting of the item. The selected setting is turned to yellow, and the setup is complete.

CAMERA MOVING IMAGE:

DATE/TIME: DIGITAL ZOOM: RED EYE REDUCTION: AF ILLUMINATOR:

SELECT

MPEG MOVIE OFF ON OFF ON

00 200 100

Menu settings

Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of th e mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the mo m ent. Factory settings are indicated w ith x.

When the mode dial is set to /

Item Setting Description

EV +2.0EV to

(FOCUS)

WB (WHITE BAL)

(SPOT METER)

ISO 400

(IMAGE SIZE)

(P. QUALITY)

–2.0EV

(infinite)

∞

7.0 m

3.0 m

1.0 m

0.5 m AUTO

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

ON OFF

200 100 AUTO

1600×1200

(DSC-P50) 1280×960

(DSC-P30) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) 1280(3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480

FINE Records still images in the fine image quality

STANDARD Records still images in the standard image

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

Sets the white balance (pag e 5 4) .

Measures the brightness of the spot to be recorded (page 57).

Selects the ISO film speed. When recording under dark situations or recording a fast-moving subject, use a high-number setting. When you record high-quality images, use a low-number setting (except when the mode dial i s se t to ).

Selects the image size when recording still images (page 45).

mode.

quality mode.

Item Setting Description

MODE (REC MODE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

Before performing advanced operations

(

SHARPNESS

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to MPEG MOVIE in the setup se ttings.)

EV +2.0EV to

(FOCUS)

WB (WHITE BAL)

(SPOT METER)

TIFF Records a TIFF (uncompr essed) file in addition

to the JPEG file (page 50). TEXT Records a GIF file in black-a nd-white (page 49). E-MAIL Records a small-size (320×24 0) JPEG file in

NORMAL Records an image using the normal recording

addition to the selected image size (page 48).

mode. HIGH Makes the fl as h level higher than normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than normal.

)+2+1

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

–1 –2

Sets the image special effects (page 55).

Adjusts the sharpnes s of the image.

The indicator appears (e xcept when the

setting is 0).

Item Setting Description

–2.0EV

(infinite)

∞

7.0 m

3.0 m

1.0 m

0.5 m AUTO

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

ON OFF

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

Sets the white balance (page 54).

Measures the brightness of the spot to be

recorded (page57).

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Item Setting Description

(IMAGE SIZE)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

When the mode dial is set to (MOVING IMAGE is set to CLIP MOTION in the setup settings.)

EV +2.0EV to

(FOCUS)

WB (WHITE BAL)

(SPOT METER)

(IMAGE SIZE)

± (FLASH LEVEL)

PFX (P. EFFECT)

320×240 160×112

SOLARIZE B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

Item Setting Description

–2.0EV

(infinite)

∞

7.0 m

3.0 m

1.0 m

0.5 m AUTO

HOLD AUTO

IN DOOR OUT DOOR

ON OFF

NORMAL

MOBILE

HIGH Makes the flash level higher than normal. NORMAL Normal setting.

LOW Makes the flash level lower than norm al . SOLARIZE

B&W SEPIA NEG.ART OFF

Selects the MPEG image s iz e w hen recording moving images (page 45).

Sets the image special effects (page 55).

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

Sets the white balance (page 5 4).

Measures the brightness of the spot to be recorded (page 57).

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 45,

51).

Sets the image special effects (page 55).

Item Setting Description

(

SHARPNESS

When the mode dial is set to

DELETE OK Deletes the displayed image (page 62).

PROTECT – Protect s images against accidental era sure

PRINT – Marks the print mark on still images (page 66). SLIDE*

Before performing advanced operations

RESIZE* 1600×1200

ROTA TE*

DIVIDE OK

Only in single-image mode.

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)

–1 –2

Item Setting Description

CANCEL Cancels deleting of the image.

INTERVAL

REPEAT START Starts the slide show. CANCEL Cancels the slide show.

(DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL

OK CANCEL

CANCEL

Adjusts the sharpnes s of the image. The indicator appears (except w hen the setting is 0).

(page 63).

Sets the slide show interval.

3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 m i n

ON/OFF

Changes the recorded image size (page65).

Rotates the still image (page 61).

Divides an moving image (page 67).

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)

Set the mode dial to , or

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select the desired image size from [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) and press

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

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image size, the margin of an image is not printed out. However, the slight amount of the upper and lower black portions are displayed on the LCD screen.

Moving image (MPEG movie) sizes:

320×240, 160×112

Clip Motion sizes:

NORMAL (160×120), MOBILE (80×72)

The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)

Image size

1600×1200 (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 Approx. 3 –

1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50) Approx. 7 A pprox. 3 – 1280×960 (DSC-P30) Approx. 11 Approx. 6 – 1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Appr ox. 11 Approx. 6 –

1024×768 Approx. 16 Approx. 10 –

640×480 Approx. 57 Approx. 23 – 320×240 –– 160×112 ––

MOBILE (80×72) ––Approx. 200

Before performing advanced operations

NORMAL (160×120)*** ––Approx. 20

When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL.

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The maximum recording time in continuous rec o rd ing

∗∗

When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file.

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Remaining num ber of reco rdable images (p age 85)

The remaining number of recordable im ages i s a guide lin e for when MODE (R EC MODE) is set to NORMAL. The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording conditions.

Tips

The size of the image is indicated by the pixel unit. The higher the number of pixels, the more information is included. So , a n image that is saved using a large number of pixels is suitable for a large-format print and one that is saved using a smaller number of pixels is suitable for attaching to an E-mail. Normally, an image is recorded in the ratio of four to three to fit the monitor ratio. This ca mera can also record the image in the ratio of three t o two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photo-developing shops.

Quality

STANDARD FINE

Moving image

Approx. 40 sec.

Approx. 160 sec.

1600×1200 (4:3) 1600 (3: 2)

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Various recording

Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode)

Mode dial:

This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This m o de is suitable for the night scene.

1 2

Set the mode dial to .

Allows you to record bright subjects in dark places without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. The shutter speed becomes slower, so we recommend that you use a tri pod to prevent shaking.

Record the image.

To cancel the TWILIGHT mode

Set the mode dial to .

Notes

•

Set the forced flash whe n you use the flash in the TWILIGHT mode.

•

When using the TWILIGHT mode, the AF illuminator (page 25) emits when the flash mode is set to the forced flash mode.

•

You cannot record moving images in the TWILIGHT mode.

Tips

Under normal recording conditions, the camera automatically makes various adjustments, such as those for the focus, iris, exposure, and white balance, as it shoots. However, you may not be able to carry out your desired shooting depending on shooting conditions. The TWILIGHT mode provides you with near-optimum adjustments to suit your shooting situation.

Various recording

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).)

1 4

2 3

Set the mode dial to or

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB) in E-MAIL mode

Image size

1600×1200 (DSC-P50)

1600 (3:2)

(DSC-P50)

1280×960

(DSC-P30)

1280 (3:2)

(DSC-P30)

1024×768

640×480

Remaining number of recordable images (page 85)

The actual number of remaining images may differ depending on the recording conditions.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Quality

STD FINE

Approx. 7 Approx. 3

Approx. 10Approx.

Approx. 15Approx.

Approx. 46Approx.

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 i m age is recorded in the GIF format.

2 3

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.

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

1600×1200 (DSC-P50)

1600 (3:2)

(DSC-P50)

1280×960

(DSC-P30)

1280 (3:2)

(DSC-P30)

1024×768 Minimum 26

640×480 Minimum 59

The maximum number of recordable

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images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.

Minimum 12

Minimum 13

Minimum 18

Minimum 20

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Notes

•

If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you may be unable to record a clear image.

•

Writing and reading data take more time than normal recording.

•

When the mode dial is set to , images can be recorded, but the image may be bleached out or may be turned black.

•

Remaining number of recordable images is not displayed.

•

The number of recordable images is the same regardless of whether [ ] (P. QUALITY) is set to STANDARD or FINE.

Various recording

Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)

Mode dial: /

Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Image s recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JP EG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.

1 4

2 3

Set the mode dial to or

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [MODE] (REC MODE) with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.

Record the image.

The number of images that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (8 MB) in TIFF mode is approx. 1.

To return to normal recording mode

Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step 3.

Notes

•

JPEG images are recorded in the image size selected by the [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) menu (page 45). TIFF images are recorded in [1600×1200] (DSC-P50) or [1280×960] (DSC-P30) size other than when [1600 (3:2)] (DSC-P50) or [1280 (3:2)] (DSC-P30) is selected.

•

Writing data takes more time than in normal recording.

•

The supplied “Memory Stick” (4 MB) does not have sufficient capacity to record uncompressed images.

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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.

1,3 6,7

2,5,8

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appe ar s.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [MOVING IMAGE] with

v/V

, [CLIP MOTION] with

B/v/V

, then press z.

v/V

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ ] (IMAGE SIZE) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V.

NORMAL (160×120)

Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use on home pages, etc.

MOBILE (80×72)

Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can be recorded. This is suitable for use with portable data terminals.

Record the image for the fir st frame.

min

MAKING "CLIP MOTION"

Before carrying out step 8, the images are temporarily stored in memory. These images are not recorded on the “Memory Stick”, yet.

Record the image f or the ne xt frame.

Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.

Press z.

All the frame images are recorded on the “Memory Stick”.

To delete some or all the frame images while making a Clip Motion recording

Press the control button b (7) in step 6 or 7. The recorded frame images are played back in turn and stop at the last image.

Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z.

Select [OK], then press z. When [DELETE LAST] is selected in step 2, each time you repeat step 3, the recorded frame is deleted from the newest one.

Various recording

The number of Clip Motion frames that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)

Image size

NORMAL (160×120)

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.

•

Reading and writing data take more time than normal image recording.

•

Due to the limitations of th e G IF format, the number of colors for Clip Motion images is reduced to 256 colors or less. Therefore, the picture quality may deteriorate for some images.

•

The file size is redu ced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates.

•

GIF files not created on this camer a ma y not be displayed correctly.

•

All the frame images are immediately recorded on the “Memory Stick” if the mode dial is switched or the power is turned off.

Number of

images

Approx. 20*

Setting the distance to the subject

Mode dial: /

Normally the focus is automatically adjusted. This function is useful when the auto focus does not work well such as in dark places.

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [9] (FOCUS) with

, the desired distance

b/B

setting with v/V.

You can select from the fol l owin g 6 focus settings: AUTO, 0.5 m (1 3/4 feet), 1.0 m (3 1/4 feet), 3.0 m (9 3/4 feet),

7.0m (23feet), ∞ (infinite).

To reactivate auto focusing

Select [AUTO] with v/V in step 3.

Notes

•

Focal point information may not completely show the correct distance. Use the information as a guide.

•

If you shoot a subject within 0.5 m (1 3/4 feet) while the zoom is set to th e T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flas h es . Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

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 , or .

Clear the menu, and press the control button B ().

The (m acro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as cl ose as about 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface with the zo om set all the way to the W side, or about 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) wi th the zoom set all the way to the T side.

To return to normal recordin g mo de

Press the control button B ( ) again. The indicator disappears.

Note

When recording images in macro, use the LCD screen. If you record using the finder, the range visible in the finder may differ from the actual recording range.

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)

Mode dial: / /

Adjusts the exposure v alue wh ich is set in the automatic adjustment.

2 3

Set the mode dial to ,

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ ] (EV) with b/B, the desired exposure value with

v/V

Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. Y ou can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.

Note

If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is use d, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

Various recording

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 –.

Set the exposure toward +

Set the exposure

–

toward

Adjusting the white balance (WHITE BALANCE)

Mode dial: / /

Normally, the white balance is automatically adjusted (AUTO). When you record with the shooting condition fixed or under the specific lighting condition, you can manually adjust the white balance.

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [WB] (WHITE BAL) with b/B, the desired setting with v/V.

HOLD

Recording a single-colored subject or background

AUTO (No indicator)

Adjusts the white balance automatically Under fluorescent lighting

IN DOOR (n)

•

Places where the lighting condition changes quickly

•

Under bright lighting such as photography studios

•

Under sodium or mercury lamps

OUT DOOR ( )

Recording a sunrise/sunse t, night scene, neon signs, or fireworks

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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 pro b le m without making adjustments. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in stran ge colors, we recommend that you change the white balance mode.

Enjoying picture effects (P. EFFECT)

Mode dial: / /

You can digitally process images to obtain special effect.

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PFX] (P . EFFECT) with

, the desired mode with

b/B

v/V

SOLARIZE

The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.

B&W

The picture is mono chrome (black and white).

SEPIA

The picture is sepia-toned like a n old photograph.

NEG.ART

The color and brightness of the picture are reversed as in a negative.

OFF

Does not use the picture effect function.

To cancel picture effect

Select [OFF] with v/V in step 3.

Record the image.

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)

Mode dial: /

1,4

2,3

Set the mode dial to SET UP.

The setup screen appears.

Select [ ] (CAMERA) with

, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V,

v/V

then press B.

Various recording

Select the date and time setting with v/V, then press

DAY & TIME

Imposes the date, hour, and minute.

DATE

Imposes the year, month, and day.

OFF

Does not impose the date and time.

Set the mode dial to or

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during play ba ck only.

2001

Notes

•

If you select [DATE] in step 3, the date is imposed onto the image in the order selected with “Setting the date and time” (page 15).

•

The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images or Clip Motion images.

Using the spot lightmetering 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 lightmetering cross hair.

2 3

Set the mode dial to , or .

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ ] (SPOT METER) with b/B, [ON] with v/V.

Position the point you want to record at the spot light-metering cross hair. Record the picture wh en the automatic adjustment has been completed.

LCD screen

Spot lightmetering cross hair

To cancel the spot lightmetering function

Select [OFF] with v/V in step 3.

Various recording

Various playback

Playing back three or nine images at once

Mode dial:

Y ou can display mult iple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.

1 2

Set the mode dial to .

Press the zoom W button repeatedly.

The LCD screen display changes as follows:

•

Single (single-image) scree n

10:30

2001 7 4100-0001

FILE BACK/NEXT

•

Index (nine-image ) screen

CLIP TEXT

SINGLE DISPLAY

•

Triple-image screen

APERTURE VALUE :

F2.2

SHUTTER SPEED :

1/125 +0.0

EXPOSURE VALUE :

CLIP TEXT

10:30

2001 7 4100-0005

SINGLE DISPLAY

The image indicated by the yellow frame in the index screen is displayed in the middle of the triple-image screen with the recording informati on. To display the other information, press the control button v/V.

The following marks ar e displa yed on each image according to th e image type and settings.

: Moving image file : E-mail file

: Print mark : Protect mark

TEXT: TEXT file TIFF: TIFF file CLIP: Clip Motion file (No mark): Normal recording (no settings)

To display the next (previous) index screen

Press the control button v/V/b/B.

To return to n ormal playback (single-image)

•

Press the zoom T button repeated ly.

•

Press the control button z.

Note

When viewing an image recorded in Clip Motion or TEXT mode on the index screen, the image may appear different from the actual image.

Tips

When the triple-image screen is displayed, pressing MENU opens the menu includi ng [PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE]. For details on these items, see pages 62, 63, or 66. T o cl ose t he menu, press MEN U again. The menu disappears and the recording information is indicated.

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Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)

Mode dial:

2,4

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.

: The image moves downward

: The image moves upward

: The image moves rightward

: The image moves leftward

To return to the normal size

Press the control button z.

To record an enlarged image (trimming)

Press MENU after zooming.

Select [TRIMMING] with B, then press z.

Select the image size with v/V, then press z. The image is recorded and the image on the LCD screen returns to the normal size after recording.

Notes

•

You cannot zoom moving images.

•

Y ou can zoom images recorded in TEXT mode, but cannot trim them.

•

Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the original image size.

•

The quality of enlarged images may be deteriorated.

•

The original data is left even if you enlarge

the image.

•

The enlarged image is recorded as the newest file.

•

If you trim an image, the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity will be decreased.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity is not sufficient, you may be unable to trim an image.

•

You cannot trim to an image of 3:2.

To stop the SLIDE SHOW

Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)

Mode dial:

This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.

3,4

Set the mode dial to .

Press MENU.

Various playback

The menu appears.

Select [SLIDE], then press z.

Set the following items.

INTERVAL

You can select from 1 min ( one minute), 30 sec (30 second s), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5sec (5 seconds), or 3sec (3 seconds).

REPEAT

ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop. OFF: After all images have been played back, the slide show end s.

Select [START], then press

The slide show begins.

To cancel the SLIDE SHOW setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 3, then press z.

playback

Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then press z.

To skip to the next/previous image during the SLIDE SHOW

Select b/B at the lower-left on the LCD screen, then press z.

Note

The interval setting time may vary depending on the image size.

Rotating a still image (ROTATE)

Mode dial:

You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orient at ion.

3,4

Set the mode dial to , and display the i mage to rotate.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [ROTATE] with then press z.

Rotate the image clockwise

or counterclockwise , select [OK] with v/ press z.

To cancel rotation

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

Notes

•

You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, or images recorded in TEXT mode.

•

You may not be able to rotate images recorded with other equipment.

•

Also, when viewing images on a com puter , the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the applicati on software.

b/B

then

Viewing images on a TV screen

Mode dial:

Before connecting you r ca mera, be sure to turn off the TV.

Set the TV/VIDEO

switch to “VIDEO”.

VIDEO connecting cable

Connect the VIDEO connecting cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your camera and to the video input jacks of the TV.

T urn on the TV and start playback on your camera.

The playback image appears on the TV screen.

Notes

•

You cannot use a TV that has an antenna (aerial) connector only.

•

When viewing a still image on the TV, the black band may appear around the image.

(supplied)

to VIDEO OUT jack

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Deleting images (DELETE)

Mode dial:

You can delete unwant ed files.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

2,4,5

Set the mode dial to .

Various playback

In single-i m age 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. Display the image you want to delete with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

The image (or the middlepositioned image in triple-image mode) is deleted.

1 W

In index mode

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When you select [ALL]

Select [ENTER] with b/B, then press z. All the unprotected images are deleted.

When you select [SELECT]

Select the images to be deleted with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to sele ct other images. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

1 W

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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 Stic k” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, the se files are also deleted at the same time.

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)

Mode dial:

Protects images again st accidental erasure.

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 W

2,4

Set the mode dial to .

In single-i m age mode

Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

In triple-image mode

Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to protect with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PROTECT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

The displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode) is protected . The - indicator appears on the image.

To release protection

Press z again in step 4. - indicator disappears.

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In index mode

3,4,5

Set the mode dial to , then 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” are protected.

When you select [SELECT]

The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the images to be protected with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The - indicator appears on the selected images.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

To release protection

If you selected [ALL] in step 4, select [OFF] then press z. If you selected

[SELECT] in step 4, select the images to be unprotected with the cont r ol button. Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

To cancel protection

Select [CANCE L ] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)

Mode dial:

You can change the image size of the recorded image.

3,4

Set the mode dial to , then display the i mage of which you want to change the size.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [RESIZE] with b/B, then press z.

Select the desired size with

, then press z.

v/V

DSC-P50: 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 DSC-P30: 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480 The resized image is recorded.

To cancel changing the size

Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 4, then press z.

Notes

•

The original image is retained even after resizing.

•

Y ou can n ot change the size of images recorded in TEXT mode, moving images, uncompressed images, or Clip Motion images.

•

The resized image is recorded as the newest file.

•

If you resize an image, the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity will be decreased.

•

When you change from a small size to a large size, the picture quality deteriorates.

•

If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity is not sufficient, you may not be able to resize an image.

•

You cannot resize to an image of 3:2.

Editing

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 .

In single-image or tripleimage mode

1 W

2,4

Set the mode dial to .

In single-i m age mode

Display the image you want to print with b/B.

In triple-image mode

Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple-image mode. Display the image you want to print with b/B.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] with b/B in single-image mode, or with

in triple-image mode,

v/V

then press z.

The (print) mark is mark ed on the displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode).

To unmark the print mark

Press z again in step 4. mark disappears.

In index mode

1 W

2,6

3–5,7

Set the mode dial to , then display the index screen with the zoom W button.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [PRINT] with b/B, then press z.

Select [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.

When marking the mark, you cannot select [ALL]. The frame of the selected image turns green.

Select the images to be marked with the control button, then press z.

To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The mark appears on the selected image.

SET TO NEXT

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.

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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. The marks on all images are unmarked.

To cancel marking the print mark

Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or select [EXIT] with b/B in step 7, then press z.

Notes

•

You cannot mark moving images, Clip Motion 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.

•

In E-mail mode, a print mark is marked on the normal size image that is recorded at the same time.

Dividing a moving image file (DIVIDE)

Mode dial:

You can divide moving images recorded in MPEG MOVIE mo de. This is convenient when there is not enough space on a “Memory Stick” or when attaching moving images to e-mails.

3–6

Set the mode dial to and display the moving image you want to divide.

Press MENU.

The menu appears.

Select [DIVIDE] with b/B, then press z, select [OK] with v/V, then press z.

Play the moving image.

If you press z at this time, c,

(frame forward, frame

reverse), [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. If you select [c, C], you can finely adjust the divide location using b/B. If you select [CANCEL], moving image playback restarts and you can reselect the divide location.

When you have decided the divide point, select [OK] then press z.

[OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. Select [OK], then press z.

The moving image file is divided.

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

Editing

file, the divided file numbers become MOV0004.mpg and MOV0005.mpg, and MOV0003.mpg is skipped. The divided files are saved as the latest files.

MOV0003.mpg

DIVIDE point

MOV0004.mpg

1 2 MOV0005.mpg

Divided at the designated point

To cancel fi le division

Press [EXIT]. The image playback screen appears.

To delete unwanted portions

Display the portion of the movi ng image you want to de lete and pres s MENU.

Select [DELETE] with b/B, then press z.

Select [OK] with v/V, then press

Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A.

MOV0002.mpg

DIVIDE point

Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B.

MOV0004.mpg

1 MOV0005.mpg3 BA

DIVIDE point

Step 3:Delete the unwanted scenes

A and B.

MOV0004.mpg

Step 4:Only the desired scene

remains.

MOV0006.mpg

Notes

•

You cannot divide Clip Motion files.

•

You cannot recombine divided files.

•

The original undivided file is not saved.

MOV0007.mpg

MOV0006.mpg

DELETEDELETE

3AB

Changing the setup settings (SETUP)

Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup scre en appears. You can set up the following items with the control button.

CAMERA

Item Setting Description

MOVING IMAGE

DATE/TIME DAY & TIME

DIGIT AL ZOOMxON Uses digital zoom (page 23).

RED EYE REDUCTION

AF ILLUMINATOR

SETUP 1

Item Setting Description

FORMAT OK Formats a “Memory Stick”.

FILE NUMBERxSERIES Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET OK Sets the date and time (Perform the

MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51).

CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.

DATE OFF

OFF Does not use digital zoom. ON

OFF

CANCEL Cancels formatting of a “Memory Stick”.

RESET Resets the file numbering each time the

ENGLISH Displays the menu items in English.

CANCEL

Sets whethe r to insert the da te and time into the image (page 56).

Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24).

Uses when it is hard to focus on the subject under dark situations (page 25).

Note that formatting erases all the information recorded on a “Memory Stick”, including even erasure protected images (page 83).

the “Memory Stick” is changed.

“Memory Stick” is changed.

/JPN Displays the menu items in Japanese.

procedure from step 3 on page 15).

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SETUP 2

Item Setting Description

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LCD BACKLIGHT

BEEP SHUTTER Turns on the shutter soun d onl y. (The shutter

VIDEO OUT NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode

USB CONNECT PTP Switches the USB mode (page 30).

POWER SAVExON Set to ON to extend the battery life when

DEMO

Notes on [DATE/TIME]

•

The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. The se appea r duri ng playback.

•

The date and time are not superimposed onto m oving imag e s an d Clip Motion images.

BRIGHT NORMAL

DARK BRIGHT

NORMAL

ON Turns on the beep/ s hutter sound (when you

OFF Turns off the beep/shutter sound.

PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode

NORMAL

OFF When POWER SAVE is set to ON, the time

ON/STBY Displayed only when you use the AC power

OFF

Selects the LCD brightness. This has no effect on the recorded images.

Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Lets you set the brightness of the LCD backlight to [BR IG H T] or [NORMAL] . Selecting [BRIGHT] makes the screen bright and easy to see when using the camera outdoors or in other bright locations, but also uses up the battery charge fas te r.

sound is heard when you pr ess the shutter button.)

press the control button/shu tter button).

(e.g., Japan, the USA) (page 74).

(e.g., Europe) (page74).

operating the camera with batteries.

from when you press the shutter button until the image is recorded is longer than normal (pages 11, 88). The LCD screen turns off while the flash is charging.

adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the factory and the demonstration starts about 10 minutes after you have set the mode dial to or . To cancel the demonstration, turn off the power. The demonstration will not start if the MOVING IMAGE setting is CLIP MOTION.

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Additional information

Precautions

On cleaning

Cleaning the LCD screen

Wipe the screen surface with a clean i ng 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. Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner, alcohol or benzine 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 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F). 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. Sho uld t his 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.

•

The camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc.

How to prevent moisture condensation

When bringing the camera from a cold place to 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 (about an hour).

If moisture condensation occurs

Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate. No te that if you attempt to record with moi s ture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images.

On AC power adaptor (not supplied)

•

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) when you are not using the unit for a long time.

•

To disconnect the po wer cord (m ains lead ), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the power cord (mains lead) itself.

•

Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been dropped or damaged.

•

Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or pl ace a hea vy obj ect on it . This will damage the cord (mai ns le ad) and may cause fire or electrical shock.

•

Prevent metallic objects from co ming 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 (not supplied)

•

Use only the specified charger with the charging function.

•

To pre ven t accide nt from a short circuit , do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery termin al s.

•

Keep the battery pack away fro m fire.

•

Never expose the battery pack to temperatures above 60°C (140°F), 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.

•

Install the battery pack to the camera securely.

•

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

Additional information

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 one month it becomes completely discharged. In this case, be sure to charge this rechargeable button batte ry 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 (not supplied), or install a charged battery pack or new alkaline batteries, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER button 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 c amera 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.

•

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 mater ia l than the supplied label on th e labeling position .

•

Attach the label so that it does not stick out from the proper attachment location.

•

When you carry or store the “Memory Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

•

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.

“Memory Stick”, , “MagicGate Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and are 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 has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camera and the AC power adaptor (not supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power cons umption acco rding to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in minutes.

Charging the battery pack

•

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camera.

•

We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the /CHG lamp goes out, indicating that the battery pack is fully charged. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack.

•

After charging is completed, disconnect the AC power adaptor from th e DC IN jack on your camera or remove the battery pack.

Effective use of the battery pack

•

Battery performance decreases in lowtemperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places. We recommend the following to use the battery pack longer: —Put the battery pack in a p oc k et close to

your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start taking shots.

•

Frequently using the LCD panel or frequently operating the zoom wears out the battery pack faster.

•

Be certain to turn the POWER to off when not taking shots or playing back on your camera.

•

We recommend having spare batteries handy for two or three times the expected shooting time, and make a trial shots before taking the actual shots.

•

Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resista nt.

Remaining battery time indicator

•

If the power goes off although the battery remaining indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again so that the indication on the battery remaining indicator is correct. Note, ho we ver, that the correct battery indication so me times will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time or left in a fully charged state, or the battery pack is frequently used. Regard the remaining battery time indication as the approximate shooting time.

•

The E mark indicating there is little remaining battery time sometime s f la she s depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature and en vironment e ven if the remaining battery time is 5 to 20 minutes.

How to store the battery pack

•

Even if the battery pack is not used for a long time, store it in a dry, cool place after fully charging it once per year and then using the battery pack up on your camera. This is to maintain the batter y pa ck’s functions.

•

To use the battery pack up on your camera, leave the POWER to on in slide sh o w playback mode until the power goes off.

Battery life

•

The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it mor e 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.

•

The battery life varies according to how it is stored and operating conditions and environment for each battery pack.

Using your camera abroad

Power sources

You can use your camera in any country or area with the battery charge r (not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet (mains)

AC-LS1A

Additional information

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. Check the following list:

NTSC system

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

[a]

, if

[b]

PAL system

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerl and, Thailand, etc.

PAL-M system

Brazil

PAL-N system

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

SECAM system

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, Ukraine, etc.

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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, press the reset button located on the bottom. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.) Shou l d your camera still not operate properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:

appear on the LCD screen, the self-diagnosis display function is working (page 83).

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The power is not turned on if you press the POWER button.

Your camera does not work.

Your camera cannot record images.

The LCD screen does not light when the power is turned on.

Press and hold down the POWER butto n for

approximately one second.

•

The battery level is low (the E indicator appears on the LCD screen).

Replace the alkaline bat t er ie s or charge the

battery pack (pages 10, 12).

•

The AC pow er adaptor is not connected securely.

Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your

camera and a wall outlet (mains) (pages 12, 14).

•

The built-in microcomputer is not working properly.

Disconnect and then reconnect all power

sources after one minute. Then turn the power on and check that the cam era works properly. Press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-pointed ob je ct.

•

You cannot record images while charging the flash.

•

The mode dial is set to or SET UP.

Set it to , or (pages 19, 26).

•

No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your camera.

Insert a “Memory Stick” (page17).

•

The write-protect tab on the “Memory St ick” is set to LOCK.

Set it to the recording position.

•

The power was turned off with the LCD screen se t to OFF the last time the camera was used.

The camera retains the settings from the last

time it was used. If you turn the power off with the LCD screen set to OFF, the LCD is still set to OFF the next time you turn the power on .

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ssss

)

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The picture is out of focus. •Your camera is not in macro rec o r di ng mode when

The resizing functi on doe s 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.•You are shooting a subject with a light source

Additional information

The flash does not work. •The flash is set to .

The date and time are recorded incorrectly.

Vertical streaks appear when you are shooting a very bright subject.

you shoot a subject that is abou t 3 to 25 cm (1 3 /1 6 to 9 27/32 inches) from the lens.

Set the macro recording mode (page 53).

Press the zoom button to set to the W side.

•

The focus preset is select ed.

Cancel the function (page 52).

•

Y ou can not resi ze mo ving i mages, t ext images, Clip Motion and uncompressed images.

•

Light is not striking the subj ect evenly.

Adjust so that the lighting strikes the subject

evenly.

•

The mode dial is set to .

Set the mode dial to .

•

You cannot display prin t ma rks on moving images, text images and Clip Motion images.

•

Your camera is placed near a TV or other equipment that uses stro ng m agnets.

Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

behind the subject.

Adjust the exposure (p age 53).

•

The brightness of the LCD scree n is to o low.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen

(page 70).

Set the flash to auto (no indicator) or

(page 24).

•

The mode dial is set to .

Set the flash to .

•

The mode dial is set to , SETUP or (MPEG MOVIE).

Set it to .

•

The date and time are not set correctly.

Set the correct date an d t ime (page 15).

•

The smear phenomenon is happening.

This is not a malfunction.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

The battery life is short.•You are recording/playing back images under

The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Or sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. (when using the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack)

You cannot charge the battery pack.

The /CHG lamp flashes during charging the battery pack.

Digital zoom does not function.

Your camera cannot play back images.

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 a personal computer.

extremely cold temperatures.

•

The battery pack is not charged enou gh.

Charge the battery pack fully.

•

Alkaline batteries or the battery pack is dead.

Replace the battery (p age 10).

•

You are not using the recommended batteries.

Use the recommended batteries (pages 10, 88).

•

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 10).

•

The battery pack is discharged.

Install a charged battery pack (pages 10, 12).

•

A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time.

Fully charge the battery pack (page 12).

•

The camera is turned on.

Turn the camera off (page 12).

•

The battery pack is not installed correctly.

Install the battery pack correctly (page10).

•

The battery pack has malfunctioned.

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.

•

[DIGITAL ZOOM] is set to [OFF].

Set [DIGIT AL ZOOM] to [ON] in the menu

settings.

•

The mode dial is set to , , or SET UP.

Set it to (pages 28, 29).

•

You are playing back the file direc t ly fr om 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 35).

Consult the personal computer or software

manufacturer.

Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Y our 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).

Additional information

•

The image is protected.

Cancel the protection (page63).

•

If you do not operate the ca m er a for about three minutes while the power is o n, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery (page 11).

The auto-power off functi on (page 11) is

activated. Turn on the camera.

•

The battery is discharged.

Replace it with a charged battery or new

alkaline batteries.

•

The video output signal se tti ng of your camera is incorrect.

Change the setting (page 70).

•

The image size is larger than 160 0×1200 (DSCP50) or 1280×960 (D SC-P30).

•

The camera is set to TEXT mode.

Cancel TEXT mode (page 49).

•

P. EFFECT is set to B&W mode.

Cancel B&W mode (page 55).

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Symptom Cause and/or Solution

Your personal computer does not recognize your camera.

No function works though the power is on.

•

The battery level is low.

Use the AC power adaptor (not su pplied)

(page 14).

•

The camera is turned off.

Turn on the camera.

•

The USB cable is not connected firmly.

Disconnect the USB cable , a nd connect it again

firmly. Make sure that “USB MODE” is displayed on the LCD screen (pages 32, 34).

•

The USB connectors on your personal computer are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

Disconnect the USB cab le s exce pt for the ones

connected to the keyboard, the mouse, and your camera.

•

The USB driver is not installed.

Install the USB driver (page32).

•

[USB CONNECT] is set to [PTP] in the setup settings.

Set it to [NORMAL] (page 70).

•

Since the camera is connec te d t o a computer with the USB cable before installing the USB driver, the drive is not recognized by the computer.

Delete the drive which is not recognized, then

install the USB driver. For details, se e the procedure on page 80.

Remove the battery pack, then install it again

after about one minute. If the function still do not work, press the reset button located on the bottom using a sharp-po i nt ed object. (If you press the reset button, the date and time setting is cleared.)

Reinstall the USB driver when using Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional

Perform all steps without skipping.

T urn on your computer and allow Windows to load.

Connect the USB jack on the camera and the computer with the

supplied USB cable. Insert a “Memory Stick”.

Connect the AC power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall

outlet (mains), and turn on the power of your camera. Open “Device Manager” on Windows.

For Windows 98, Windows 98SE and Windows Me users:

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

[System]. “System propertie s ” is displayed. Click the [Device Manager] tab located at

the top. Click [ Sony DSC] in [ Other devices], then click the [Delete (E)]

button located at the lower-right corner.

For Windows 2000 Professional users:

Open [Control Panel] from [ My Computer], then double-click

Additional information

[System]. “System properties” is displayed. Click the [Hardware] tab located at the top,

then click the [Device Manager (D)] button. Click [View] in [Device Manager], then click [Devices by type (E)].

Right-click [ Sony DSC] in [ Other devices], then click [D el ete (E)].

After the message appears to verify that you delete the device, click

“OK.” Turn off the camera, disconnect the USB cable, and restart the

computer. Install the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the computer

following the procedure on page 32.

Warning and notice messages

Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corr esponding 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

FORMAT ERROR Failed to format the “Memory Stick.” MEMORY STICK LOCKED The write-protect tab on the “Memory

NO MEMORY SPACE The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is

NO FILE No image has been recorded on the

FILE ERROR An error occurred while playing back the

FILE PROTECT The image is protected against er asure. DIRECTORY ERROR A directory with the same name already

IMAGE SIZE OVER You are playing back an image of a size

INVALID OPERATION You are playing back a file that was

CANNOT DIVIDE • The file is not long enough to be

•

The inserted “Memory Stick” cannot be used with your camera, or i s damaged.

•

The “Memory Stick” is not inserted correctly.

Stick” is set to the LOCK position.

full, and you cannot record im ages.

“Memory Stick.”

image.

exists.

that cannot be played back wi t h your camera.

created on equipment other than your camera.

The battery level is low or zero. Depending on the conditio ns of use or the type of battery pack, the indicator may flash even though there is still 5 to 20 minutes of remaining battery time left.

divided.

• The file is not a moving i m age.

Message Meaning

Additional information

The amount of light is not su fficient or the shutter speed is too slow. (Mount the camera on a tripod or ot herwise secure the camera in place.)

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Self-diagnosis display

Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a comb i nation of a letter and four digits of numbers. If this occurs, check the following code chart. The code informs you of the camera’s curr ent condition. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ de pending on the state of the camera.

Self-diagnosis display

•

C:ss: You can reverse the camera malfunction yourself.

•

E:ss: Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

First three digits Cause and/or Corrective Action

•

C:32:

C:13:

E:92:

E:61:

E:91:

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.

There is trouble with your camera’s hardware.

Turn the power off and on again.

•

An unformatted “Memory Stick” is insert ed.

Format the “Memory Stick” (page 69).

•

The inserted “Memory Sti ck” cannot be used with your camera, or is damaged.

Insert a new “Memory Stick” (page 17).

•

You are using a battery pack that is not “InfoLITHIUM” compatible.

Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.

•

You installed or removed the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack when using the AC adapter.

Turn the power of and on again.

•

A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or local aut horized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10)

•

A camera malfunction that you cannot reverse has occurred.

Contact your Sony dealer or local aut horized Sony

service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10)

C:32:ss

LCD screen indicators

The indicators during recording still images

890 qsqa

min

2 3

SOLARIZE

4 5 6

qg qh qj qk ql w;

ISO

A Battery remaining indicator B Flash mode/red eye reduction/

white balance/AF illuminator indicator

C Date/time/ISO number indicator D Sharpness indicator

Additional information

E Picture effect indicator F AF frame G Spot light-metering cross hair H AE/AF lo ck indicator I Recording mode indicator J Image size indicator K Image quality indicator

L TWILIGHT mode indicator M Remaining number of

recordable images indicator/ Self-diagnosis function indicator

N Remaining memory capacity

indicator

O Macro /focus mode 9

indicator

P EV level indicator Q Aperture value indicator R Shutter speed indicator S Self-timer indicator T Light amount warning indicator U Menu and guide menu

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

Additional information

The indicators during recording moving images

45 6

min

2 3

STANDBY

SOLARIZE

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

G Remaining memory capacity

indicator

H Macro /focus mode 9

indicator

I Self-timer indicator J Spot light-metering cross hair K Menu and gu id e m e nu

Pressing MENU switches the menu on/off.

When playing back still images

45 76

120

min

8 9

0 qa

A Protect/print mark indicator B Zoom scaling indicator C File name D Recording mode indicator E Image size indicator F Image number

1 2

640

x1.3

FILE BACK/NEXTPLAY

11/12

G Number of stored images in

“Memory Stick”

H Remaining memory capacity

indicator

I Recording date of the playback

image/menu and guide menu

When playing back moving images

6/8

0:12

Additional information

min

12 3

320

6 7

DELETE

PROTECT

A Recording mode indicator B Image size indicator C Image number/number of

stored images in “Memory Stick”

D Remaining memory capacity

indicator

PRINT SLIDE

E Counter F Playback image G Play bar H Menu and guide menu

(play/pause/fast-forward/ rewind)

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Notes on Using Batteries

Power save mode

When operating the camera with size AA alkaline batteries, set POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to ON. This increases the battery efficiency and life when recording still images.

When POWER SAVE is ON

•

When recording with the L CD screen turned on, the LCD scr een turns off while the flash is charging (while the

/CHG lamp flashes).

•

The time from when you pr ess the shutter button until the image is recorded is slightly longer than when POWER SAVE is OFF.

•

The focus is only aligned when the shutter button is depressed halfway, even when auto focusing is activated.

Power save mode

•

The factory setting is ON (page 70).

•

Power save mode is also effective when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11, not supplied), but in this case recording can be performed more com f ortably by setting POWER SAVE in the SET UP screen to OFF.

Handling precautions for size AA batteries

•

The batteries may be hot immediately after using the camera. Wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them.

•

Remove the batteries when yo u w i ll not be using the camera for a long time.

•

Do not disassemble batteri es, short the terminals with metallic obje cts, or place batteries in or near he at sources.

•

Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time. In addition, do not mix new and old batt eries or diff erent types of batteries such as alkaline and nickel metal hydride batterie s.

Batteries that can be used

•

“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11) (recommended, not supplied)

•

Size AA alkaline batteries (2)

•

Size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (2)

•

Size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (2)

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 temperat ure environments, use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (NP-FS11, not supplied). The performance of alkaline batteries drop s significantly at low temperatures, making use impossible.

•

Nickel metal hydride batteries and nickelcadmium batteries can be use d, but the battery remaining time may not be displayed correctly.

•

Manganese and primary lithium batteries cannot be used with the camera.

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• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

DSC-P30/P50

2-1. CABINET (R) ASSEMBLY

(Page 2-1)

2-2. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK

ASSEMBLY (Page 2-1)

DSC-P30/P50

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

2-3. DD-158 BOARD

(Page 2-2)

SERVICE POSITION (DD-158 BOARD) (Page 2-2)

2-6. OPTICAL FINDER

(Page 2-3)

2-4. CHASSIS (MAIN)

ASSEMBLY (Page 2-3)

2-5. LENS BLOCK ASSEMBLY

(Page 2-3)

2-7. ZOOM LENS

(Page 2-3)

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. CABINET (R) ASSEMBLY

1 Screw

(M2)

2-8. JK-206 BOARD

(Page 2-4)

2-9. DC JACK

(Page 2-4)

2-10. SY-66 BOARD

(Page 2-4)

2-11. LCD MODULE

(Page 2-4)

SERVICE POSITION (SY-66 BOARD) (Page 2-5)

2-2. CABINET (FRONT) BLOCK ASSEMBLY

6 Two flexible boards

(CN501, 708)

3 Screw

(M2)

2 Two screws

(M2)

3 Cabinet (R)

assembly

4 Two screws

2-1

(M2)

1 Open the MS lid.

2 Screw

(M2)

5 Cabinet (front)

block assembly

2-3. DD-158 BOARD

3 Screw

(DIA. 1.7 × 4)

1 Two flexible boards

(CN003, 004)

2 Two connectors

(CN001, 002)

4 Screw

(DIA. 1.7 × 4)

5 DD-158 board

[SERVICE POSITION (DD-158 BOARD)]

Note 1: Don’t use the 12 pin flexible board of CPC-9 jig. Note 2: The old CPC-9 jig (Parts code: J-6082-393-B)

It causes damage to the unit. cannot be used, because it cannot operate

the adjustment remote commander.

Adjusting remote commander

CPC-9 jig (J-6082-393-C)

Regulated power supply (6.0 to 7.2 Vdc)

DD-158 board

AC power adaptor

Color monitor

AC IN

2-2

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Sony DSC-P30, DSC-P50 Service manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

GENERAL

DISASSEMBLY

DD-158 board