SONY DSC-P50 Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual

DSC-P50 Digital Still Camera

Product Information

This is a digital still camera model DSC-P30/P50 manufactured by
Sony. It is a compact camera designed for capturing high-quality
images. The camera is equipped with various features and functions
to enhance your photography experience.

Product Usage Instructions

Before operating the camera, please ensure that you have read
and understood the following instructions:

1. Safety Precautions

• To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera to
  rain or moisture.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.

2. FCC Compliance

This camera complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. To ensure
proper operation and avoid interference, follow these
guidelines:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the camera and other
  equipment.

• Connect the camera to an outlet on a different circuit than the
  receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
  assistance.

3. Declaration of Conformity

This camera complies with applicable EMC Directives. For
customers in Europe, it has been tested and found compliant with
the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters.

4. Important Notice

The electromagnetic fields at specific frequencies may influence
the picture and sound of this camera.

Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed
information on camera operation, settings, and troubleshooting.
Keep the manual for future reference.

If you have any questions or need assistance with this product,
you may contact Sony Customer Information Services Center at
1-800-222-SONY (7669).

3-068-186-11(1)
Digital Still Camera
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-P30/P50 Serial No.

DSC-P30/P50
©2001 Sony Corporation
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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 shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669)

The number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

Model No.:

DSC-P30

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address:

680 Kinderkamack

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 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

Road, Oradell, NJ

07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 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.

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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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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 specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera.

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

“Memory Stick”

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 of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

N50

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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 established 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 such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.
Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the “Memory Stick” unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may occur.
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 batteries, 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.

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When the camera is used for long periods Note that the camera body may become hot.
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Introduction
Checks the image after recording images Recording still images: page 19 Playing back still images: page 28 Deleting images (DELETE): page 62
Captures images with your computer You can copy images onto your computer and view and modify images or attach images to e-mail on your computer using the supplied USB cable and application software.
Viewing images using a personal computer: page 30 Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL): page 48
Records a moving picture (MPEG Movie or 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: page 51 Recording text documents (TEXT): page 49 Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF): page 50
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Table of contents
Getting started
Identifying the parts ………………………… 8 Preparing the power supply ……………. 10 Setting the date and time ………………… 15 Inserting the “Memory Stick” …………. 17
Basic operations
B Recording
Recording still images …………………… 19 Recording moving images ……………… 26
B Playback
Playing back still images ……………….. 28 Playing back moving images ………….. 29 Viewing images using a personal
computer ……………………………….. 30 Image file storage destinations and
image files ……………………………… 37
Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
How to use the mode dial ………………. 39 How to use the control button …………. 39 Setting the image size
(IMAGE SIZE) ………………………. 45
B Various recording
Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode) …. 47
Recording still images for e-mail (E-MAIL) ………………………………. 48
Recording text documents (TEXT) ….. 49 Recording still images as uncompressed
files (TIFF) …………………………….. 50 Creating Clip Motion Files …………….. 51 Setting the distance to the subject ……. 52 Recording images in macro ……………. 53 Adjusting the exposure
(EXPOSURE) ………………………… 53 Adjusting the white balance
(WHITE BALANCE) ……………… 54 Enjoying picture effects
(P. EFFECT) ………………………….. 55

Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) ……………… 56
Using the spot light-metering function …………………………………. 57
B Various playback
Playing back three or nine images at once …………………………………… 58
Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) ………………………… 59
Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE) ………………………………… 60
Rotating a still image (ROTATE) ……. 61 Viewing images on a TV screen ……… 61
B Editing
Deleting images (DELETE) ……………. 62 Preventing accidental erasure
(PROTECT) …………………………… 63 Changing the recorded still image size
(RESIZE) ………………………………. 65 Selecting still images to print
(PRINT) ………………………………… 66 Dividing a moving image file
(DIVIDE) ………………………………. 67 Changing the setup settings
(SETUP) ………………………………… 69
Additional information
Precautions …………………………………… 71 On “Memory Sticks” …………………….. 72 About “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
(not supplied) …………………………. 73 Using your camera abroad ……………… 74 Troubleshooting ……………………………. 75 Warning and notice messages …………. 81 Self- diagnosis display ……………………. 83 Specifications ……………………………….. 84 LCD screen indicators …………………… 85 Notes on Using Batteries ……………….. 88 Index …………………………………………… 89

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Getting started
Identifying the parts
See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A POWER button/lamp (15) Press and hold down this button for approximately one second to turn on the camera.
B Mode dial (18) (39) : To record in TWILIGHT mode : To record still images : To playback or edit images : To 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)

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Getting started

Attaching the strap

A Finder Self-timer/recording lamp (red) AE/AF lock lamp (green) /CHG (flash charge/battery charge) lamp (orange) (24)
B MENU button (40)
C DC IN jack cover (12) (14)
D DC IN jack (12) (14)
E Control button (18) (39)
F LCD screen

G DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button (21)
H Zoom button (INDEX button during playback) (22)
I Hook for lens cap/wrist strap J OPEN switch K Battery cover L Access lamp (17) M “Memory Stick” cover

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Preparing the power supply
Installing the supplied batteries or an optional battery pack
Your camera operates only with the following batteries. · Two size AA alkaline batteries (supplied) · “InfoLITHIUM” (S series) battery pack (NP-FS11) (not supplied) · Two size AA nickel metal hydride batteries (not supplied) · Two size AA nickel-cadmium batteries (not supplied) The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is recommended for longer operating times. Note that in this Operating Instructions, “batteries” refers to size AA alkaline batteries. Batteries
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied)
Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment.
1 Open the battery cover.
Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow.
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Getting started

2 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.
3 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 (page 70). See page 88 for more information on power save mode.
Auto power-off function If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. To use the camera again, press the POWER button to turn on the camera again. 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 video equipment. 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 extremely cold location, place the battery pack in your pocket or other place to keep it warm, then insert the battery pack into the camera just before recording. When using a pocket heater, take care not to let the heater directly contact the battery.
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Charging the battery pack (not supplied)
You cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera.

DC IN jack cover

Battery pack (S series) (not supplied)
To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord (mains lead)

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
1 Insert the battery pack into your camera.
2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
3 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.
After charging the battery pack Disconnect the AC power adaptor from 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 remaining time for which you can still record or play back images. This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and the operating environment. 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.
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Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

Getting started

Still image recording*

SONY alkaline batteries (supplied)

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life Number of Battery life Number of

(min.)

images

(min.)

images

LCD screen ON Approx. 30 Approx. 600 Approx. 90 Approx. 1800

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

Still image playback***

SONY alkaline batteries (supplied)

NP-FS11 (not supplied)**

Battery life Number of Battery life Number of

(min.)

images

(min.)

images

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

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back 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 recording, the power save mode does not operate effectively.)
When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Playing back single images in order at about 3-second intervals

Moving image recording

SONY alkaline batteries (supplied)
LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min.)

NP-FS11 (not supplied)*
LCD screen LCD screen OFF (min.) ON (min.)

Continuous recording

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

Approximate recording time in 160×112 image size. When using a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Notes · The camera may not operate in an extremely cold location when using alkaline batteries.
Even when using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (not supplied), 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. · The numbers of images shown on tables above are as a guide. The numbers may be smaller depending on conditions. · The capacity of the “Memory Stick” is limited. The above figures are a guide when you continuously record/play back while replacing the “Memory Stick.” · When LCD BACKLIGHT is set to BRIGHT, the battery life and number of images will be decreased.
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Charging time

Battery pack NP-FS11 (not supplied)

Full charge (min.) Approx. 180

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC- LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

Using the AC power adaptor (not supplied)

DC IN jack cover

To the wall outlet (mains)
Power cord (mains lead)

AC-LS1A AC power adaptor (not supplied)
1 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to
the DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.
2 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor (not
supplied) and then to a wall outlet (mains).
Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger (not supplied). Using your camera abroad For details, see page 74. When using the AC power adaptor Be sure to use it near the wall outlet. 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 appears whenever you turn on your camera.
Control button

Getting started

Select the item with vVbB, then set with the center z.

1 Set the mode dial to , , or

2 Press and hold down the POWER button for
approximately one second to turn on the

POWER

power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (green) lights

up. The CLOCK SET screen appears on the LCD

ON/OFF(CHG)

screen.

To change the date and time, set the mode dial to

SET UP (page 69) and perform the procedure from step 3.

3 Select the desired date display format with
v/V on the control button, then press the center z.
Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

CLOCK SET

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

2001 / 1 / 1
OK

12 : 00 OK AM
CANCEL

4 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute
item you want to set with b/B on the control button.
The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

CLOCK SET

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

2001 /
OK

1/ 1

12 : 00 OK AM CANCEL

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5 Set the numeric value with v/V on the
control button, then press the center z to enter it. After entering the number, v/V moves to the next item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 3, set the time on a 24-hour cycle.
6 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.

CLOCK SET

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

2001 / 7 / 1
OK

12 : 00 OK AM CANCEL

CLOCK SET

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

2001 / 7 / 4
OK

10 : 30 OK PM CANCEL

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, reset the date and time by starting from step 3 above.

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Getting started

Inserting the “Memory Stick”
Access lamp
1 Open the “Memory Stick” cover. 2 Insert the “Memory Stick.”
Insert the “Memory Stick” with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated until it clicks.
3 Close the “Memory Stick” cover.
Removing the “Memory Stick” Open the “Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.
Notes · Insert the “Memory Stick” firmly until it clicks, otherwise a message such as “MEMORY
STICK ERROR” will be displayed. · Never remove the “Memory Stick” or turn off the power while the access lamp is lit up. · You cannot record or edit images on a “Memory Stick” if the erasure prevention switch is set to
the LOCK position. Connector
Erasure prevention switch
Label space The position and shape of the erasure prevention switch may differ depending on the types of “Memory Stick” used.
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Basic operations
Basic operations

B Recording

How to use the mode dial
The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
: To record still images in TWILIGHT mode : To record still images : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion images SET UP: To display the setup items (The SET UP position
changes the settings of infrequently-used items.)

How to use the control button
When the menu is not displayed, the control button is used to perform the following operations.
(v): Recording with flash (V): Recording with self-timer 7 (b): Checking 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 approximately 2 seconds and the selected function icon appears on the screen. The LCD screen also lights automatically when the MENU button is pressed, but in this case the LCD screen does not turn off automatically.

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B Recording

Recording still images
Still images are recorded in JPEG format. Before recording still images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
POWER
1 Set the mode dial to or . 2 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 adjusts the exposure and focus of the captured image. When the camera finishes the automatic adjustments, the AE/AF lock indicator z stops flashing, then lights up and the camera is ready for recording.* If you release the shutter button, the recording will be canceled.
AE/AF lock indicator (green) flashes t lights up
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3 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 focus on (dark, poor contrast) or the subject may be extremely close. Release the shutter button, then focus again.
The number of images you can record on a “Memory Stick” See pages 46 and 48 to 52. Notes · When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE/AF lock, but this
does not affect the recorded image. · 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 your fingers do not block the flash and do not touch the lens portion when recording images.
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B Recording

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.)
r The LCD backlight is turned on. (Warning messages are turned on.)
r The LCD backlight is turned off.
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
Indicators in the finder
Recording lamp (red)
AE/AF lock lamp (green)
/CHG lamp (orange)
Notes · You cannot check the entire recording range with the finder. Recording with the LCD screen is
recommended when it is necessary to correctly understand the recording range. · Because of the difference of the portion of the finder and lens, use the LCD screen when you
record a subject closer than 1 m (3 1/4 feet). · When [DEMO] is set to [ON] in the SET UP settings, you cannot turn off the LCD screen once
the demonstration starts. · You cannot turn off the LCD backlight when setting in SET UP and when displaying the menu. · You cannot turn off the self-timer indicators and some of the indicators used in advanced
operations. · The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded.
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Recording with the LCD screen When recording with 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 button. (You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.) To return to the normal 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 25 cm (9 27/32 inches) or more T side: About 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) or more To record even closer subjects, see page 53.
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B Recording

Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to function when zoom exceeds 3×.
The T side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone.
Using digital zoom · The maximum zoom magnification is 6×. · Digital zooming deteriorates the picture quality. When digital zoom is not
necessary, set [DIGITAL ZOOM] to [OFF] in the setup settings (page 69). 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. · The AF frame (page 85) 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 shutter button.
Shutter button
Self-timer lamp
Control button
Clear the menu (page 40), then press the control button V ( ). The (self- timer) indicator appears on the LCD screen, and about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button, the subject is recorded. The self-timer lamp flashes and the 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.
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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 control button v ( ) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Control button v ( )

Each time you press the control button v ( ), the indicator changes as 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 · 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. · 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. · The flash effect is not obtained easily when you use forced flash in a bright location. · While charging the flash, the /CHG lamp flashes. After the charging is complete, the lamp goes out. · The flash does not function when recording moving images (excluding Clip Motion). · When you record images in a dark place with the camera set to (no flash), the shutter speed becomes slow, so using a tripod is recommended to prevent shaking.

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Recording images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to focus on a subject easily under dark conditions. Set [AF ILLUMINATOR] (page 69) to [ON] in the setup settings, 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 · If AF illuminator light does not reach the subject sufficiently or the subject has no contrast,
focus will not be achieved. (Approximate distance up to 2.0 m (6 feet 6 3/4 inches) is recommended.) · In TWILIGHT mode (page 47), the AF illuminator will emit only when the flash mode is set to
(Forced flash). · Focus is achieved as long as AF illuminator light reaches to the subject even if its light is
slightly out of the middle position of the subject. · 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.
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Recording moving images
Moving images are recorded in MPEG format (page 38). To record moving images, press the POWER button to turn on the power and insert a “Memory Stick.”
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V on the
control button, then press B.
3 Select [MOVING IMAGE] with v/V on the
control button, then press B.
4 Select [MPEG MOVIE] with v/V on the
control button, then press the center z.
5 Set the mode dial to .

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE:

MPEG MOVIE

DATE/TIME:

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM:

OFF

RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF

AF ILLUMINATOR: ON

PAGE SELECT

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE:

MPEG MOVIE

DATE/TIME:

CLIP MOTION

DIGITAL ZOOM:

RED EYE REDUCTION:

AF ILLUMINATOR:

OK

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE:

MPEG MOVIE

DATE/TIME:

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM:

OFF

RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF

AF ILLUMINATOR: ON

PAGE SELECT

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6 Press the shutter button fully down.
“REC” appears on the LCD screen, and the image is recorded on the “Memory Stick.” Sound cannot be recorded with moving images.
7 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 shutter button. 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 the LCD screen changes as follows: all indicators 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 batteries, stop the recording at this point before the batteries completely run out.
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Playing back still images
POWER
DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF

B Playback

1 Set the mode dial to .
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

2 Select the desired still image with the
control button b/B. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image.

640
6/8

100-0028 2001 7 4 10:30PM
FILE BACK/NEXT

Notes · You might not be able to correctly play back images recorded 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
Each time you press DSPL/LCD ON/OFF, the status 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.

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Playing back moving images
POWER

B Playback

DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF
,

1 Set the mode dial to .
The last recorded image (still or moving) appears on the LCD screen.

2 Select the desired moving image with the
control button b/B. Moving images are displayed one-size smaller than still images. b: To display the preceding image. B: To display the next image.

6/8

MOV 00001 PLAY

2001 7 4 10:30 PM FILE BACK/NEXT

3 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.

6/8

STOP

REV/CUE

Playback bar

To pause playback Press the center z on the control button to stop the playback.
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 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.
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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 normal connection 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 March, 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. 1 Set the mode dial to SET UP. 2 Select [SETUP2] with v/V, then press B. 3 Select [USB CONNECT] with v/V, then press B. 4 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 software.
Notes · Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications
that support these file formats are installed on your personal computer. — 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 · 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 computer, 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. · Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion 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 environment
Recommended Windows environment OS: Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows
Millennium Edition The above OS is required to be installed at the factory. Operation is not assured in an environment upgraded to the operating systems described above. 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.
·iMac with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed and a slot loading type CD-ROM drive ·iBook or Power Mac G4 with the Mac OS 8.6 factory pre-installed The USB connector must be provided as standard. QuickTime 3.0 or newer must be installed (to play back moving pictures). Notes · If you connect two or more USB equipment to a single personal computer at the same time, some equipment may not operate depending on the type of USB equipment. · Operations are not guaranteed when using a hub. · Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer environments mentioned above.
· Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and /or other countries.
· Macintosh and Mac OS, QuickTime are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
· All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual
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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 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 installed correctly.
For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users
1 Turn on your personal computer and allow Windows to load.
Do not connect the USB cable in this step.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer. The application software screen appears.
3 Click “USB Driver Installation for Windows 98/98SE/Me and
Windows 2000”. USB driver installation starts.
4 Follow the on-screen messages to install the USB driver.
Your personal computer may restart.
5 Connect the USB jack (mini-B) on your camera with the USB
connector on your personal computer using the supplied USB cable.

to the USB connector

to the USB jack (mini-B)

Personal computer

USB cable

Push the connector in as far as it will go.

6 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 camera is set to communication standby mode. Your personal computer recognizes the camera, and the Windows Add Hardware Wizard starts.

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B Playback

7 Follow the on-screen messages to have the Add Hardware Wizard
recognize the hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts twice because two different USB drivers are to be installed. Be sure to allow the installation to complete without interrupting it.
Notes · Do not connect the USB cable before the USB driver installation is completed in step 4. · 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 MacOS9.1 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.
1 Turn on your personal computer and allow the Mac OS to load. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive of your personal
computer.
3 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window. 4 Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open
the window.
5 Move the following two files from the window opened in step 3 to
the “System Folder” icon in the window opened in step 4 (drag and drop). · Sony USB Driver · Sony USB Shim
6 When “Put these items into the Extensions folder?” appears, click
“OK.”
7 Restart your personal computer.
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Viewing images
When viewing moving images on a Windows system, RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or other moving image playback applications must be installed. When viewing moving images on a Macintosh system, QuickTime3.0 or later must be installed.
1 Turn on the power of your personal computer and allow Windows
or Mac OS to load.
2 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

to the USB jack (mini-B)

Personal computer

Push the USB cable connector in as
far as it will go.

3 Insert a “Memory Stick” into your camera, and connect the AC
power adaptor to your camera and then to a wall outlet (mains).
4 Turn on the power of your camera.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD screen of the camera.

For Windows 98/98SE/Me and Windows 2000 users
5 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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B Playback

6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.
For the detailed folder and file name, see “Image file storage destinations and
image files” on page 37.

Desired file type

Double-click in this order

Still image

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file

Moving image “Mssony” folder t “Moml0001” folder t Image file

Clip Motion image

“Dcim” folder t “100msdcf” folder t Image file

E-mail image “Mssony” folder t “Imcif100” folder t Image file TIFF image (uncompressed)

Copying a file to the hard disk of your personal computer before viewing it is recommended. If you play back the file directly from the “Memory Stick”, the image may break off.

For Macintosh users
Follow the procedure 1 ­ 4 on page 34.
5 Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop.
The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are displayed.
6 Select and double-click the desired image file from the folder.

Notes on using your personal computer
“Memory Stick”
· Operation is not guaranteed if you are using a “Memory Stick” 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.
· Do not optimize the “Memory Stick” on a Windows machine. This will shorten the “Memory Stick” life.
· Do not compress the data on the “Memory Stick.” Compressed files cannot be played back on your camera.

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For Windows Me and Windows 2000 users The following procedures are recommended when disconnecting the USB cable from your personal computer or ejecting the “Memory Stick” from the camera while it is connected to your personal computer.
1 Stop the drive by clicking on the “Unplug/Eject” icon in the task tray. 2 When the message appears confirming the safe removal of the hardware,
disconnect the USB cable or eject the “Memory Stick”. Software · Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when you open a still image
file. · When you load an image modified using the supplied retouch software from your personal
computer to the camera or when you directly modify the image on the camera, the image format will differ so the “FILE ERROR” message may appear and you may be unable to open the file. · Depending on your application software, only the first frame of the Clip Motion 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.
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Image file storage destinations and image files
Image files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode. The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999.
For Windows Me users (The drive recognizing the camera is “E.”)

B Playback

Folder containing still image, TEXT mode image and Clip Motion image data
Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data
Folder containing moving image data

Folder 100MSDCF

File DSC0ssss.JPG
CLP0ssss.GIF CLP0ssss.THM MBL0ssss.GIF MBL0ssss.THM TXT0ssss.GIF TXT0ssss.THM

Meaning
· Still image file recorded normally · Still image file recorded in
­ E-MAIL mode (page 48) ­ TIFF mode (page 50)
· Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode (page 51)
· Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in NORMAL mode
· Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode (page 51)
· Index image file of Clip Motion file recorded in MOBILE mode
· Still image file recorded in TEXT mode (page 49)
· Index image file of still image file recorded in TEXT mode

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Folder IMCIF100
MOML0001

File DSC0ssss.JPG
DSC0ssss.TIF
MOV0ssss.MPG

Meaning
· Small-size image file recorded in E-MAIL mode (page 48)
· Uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode (page 50)
· Moving image file recorded normally

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 deteriorate. This camera records still images using the JPEG format for normal recording.

GIF format
Using this format, the image will not deteriorate even 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 (page 51) or TEXT mode (page 49).

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.

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Before performing advanced operations

Advanced operations
Before performing advanced operations
This section describes the basic control methods that are frequently used for “Advanced operations.”
How to use the mode dial
The mode dial switches the function which is used for recording, playback, or editing. Set the dial as follows before starting to operate your camera.
: To record still images in TWILIGHT mode : To record still images : To play back or edit images : To record moving images or Clip Motion
images SET UP: To display the setup items (The SET UP
position changes the settings of 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 items 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.
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Turning on/off the operation buttons (menu) on the LCD screen

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

0 EV

0

WB

ISO

Menu You can perform this operation even when the LCD screen is off.

Setting up the items in the setup or menu

1 Set the mode dial to SET UP so that the
setup screen appears, or press MENU so that the menu appears.

CAMERA

MOVING IMAGE:

MPEG MOVIE

DATE/TIME:

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM:

ON

RED EYE REDUCTION: OFF

AF ILLUMINATOR: ON

SELECT

2 When the mode dial is set to SET UP or :
1 Press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the item you want to set up. 2 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

00

setup is complete.

200 100

O

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Menu settings
Menu items that can be modified differ depending on the positions of the mode dial. The LCD screen shows only the items you can operate at the moment. Factory settings are indicated with x.

When the mode dial is set to /

Item

Setting

Description

EV

+2.0EV to

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

­2.0EV

9 (FOCUS)

(infinite) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

WB (WHITE BAL)

HOLD x AUTO
IN DOOR OUT DOOR

Sets the white balance (page 54).

(SPOT METER)

ON x OFF

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

ISO

400

200

100

x AUTO

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 is set to ).

(IMAGE SIZE)

x 1600×1200 (DSC-P50)
x 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50)
1280(3:2) (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480

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

x FINE (P. QUALITY)

Records still images in the fine image quality mode.

STANDARD Records still images in the standard image quality mode.

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Item
MODE (REC MODE)

Setting TIFF
TEXT E-MAIL

x NORMAL

± (FLASH LEVEL)

HIGH x NORMAL
LOW

PFX

SOLARIZE

(P. EFFECT) B&W

SEPIA

NEG.ART

x OFF

+2 (SHARPNESS) +1
x 0 ­1 ­2

Description Records a TIFF (uncompressed) file in addition to the JPEG file (page 50). Records a GIF file in black-and-white (page 49). Records a small- size (320×240) JPEG file in addition to the selected image size (page 48). Records an image using the normal recording mode. Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal. Sets the image special effects (page 55).
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).

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

Item

Setting

Description

EV

+2.0EV to

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

­2.0EV

9 (FOCUS)

(infinite) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

WB (WHITE BAL)

HOLD x AUTO
IN DOOR OUT DOOR

Sets the white balance (page 54).

(SPOT METER)

ON x OFF

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

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Item

Setting

(IMAGE SIZE)

320×240 x 160×112

PFX

SOLARIZE

(P. EFFECT) B&W

SEPIA

NEG.ART

x OFF

Description Selects the MPEG image size when recording moving images (page 45).
Sets the image special effects (page 55).

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

Item

Setting

Description

EV

+2.0EV to

Adjust the exposure value (page 53).

­2.0EV

9 (FOCUS)

(infinite) 7.0 m 3.0 m 1.0 m 0.5 m x AUTO

Sets the distance to the subject (page 52).

WB (WHITE BAL)

HOLD x AUTO
IN DOOR OUT DOOR

Sets the white balance (page 54).

(SPOT METER)

ON x OFF

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

(IMAGE SIZE)

x NORMAL MOBILE

Selects the Clip Motion image size (page 45, 51).

± (FLASH LEVEL)

HIGH x NORMAL
LOW

Makes the flash level higher than normal. Normal setting. Makes the flash level lower than normal.

PFX

SOLARIZE

(P. EFFECT) B&W

SEPIA

NEG.ART

x OFF

Sets the image special effects (page 55).

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Item

Setting

+2 (SHARPNESS) +1
x 0 ­1 ­2

Description
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The indicator appears (except when the setting is 0).

When the mode dial is set to

Item

Setting

Description

DELETE

OK

Deletes the displayed image (page 62).

CANCEL

Cancels deleting of the image.

PROTECT ­

Protects images against accidental erasure (page 63).

PRINT

­

Marks the print mark on still images (page 66).

SLIDE*

INTERVAL

Sets the slide show interval. x 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min

REPEAT

x ON/OFF

START

Starts the slide show.

CANCEL

Cancels the slide show.

RESIZE*

1600×1200 (DSC-P50) 1280×960 (DSC-P30) 1024×768 640×480 CANCEL

Changes the recorded image size (page 65).

ROTATE*

Rotates the still image (page 61).

DIVIDE

OK CANCEL
OK CANCEL

Only in single-image mode.

Divides an moving image (page 67).

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Before performing advanced operations

Setting the image size (IMAGE SIZE)
1 Set the mode dial to , or . 2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 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
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)
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The number of images* or the time** that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)

Image size

Quality

STANDARD

FINE

Moving image

1600×1200 (DSC-P50)

Approx. 7

Approx. 3

­

1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50)

Approx. 7

Approx. 3

­

1280×960 (DSC-P30)

Approx. 11

Approx. 6

­

1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30) Approx. 11

Approx. 6

­

1024×768

Approx. 16 Approx. 10

­

640×480

Approx. 57 Approx. 23

­

320×240

­

­

Approx. 40 sec.

160×112

­

­

Approx. 160 sec.

MOBILE (80×72)

­

­

Approx. 200

NORMAL (160×120)***

­

­

Approx. 20

When MODE (REC MODE) is set to NORMAL. The maximum recording time in continuous recording When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file.

Remaining number of recordable images (page 85)
The remaining number of recordable images is a guideline for when MODE (REC 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, an 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 camera can also record the image in the ratio of three to two to accommodate the most common printing paper size. This is the same ratio as the one used in photo-developing shops.

1600×1200 (4:3)

1600 (3:2)

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B Various recording
Records images according to shooting conditions (TWILIGHT mode)
Mode dial:
This camera has a preset TWILIGHT mode. This mode is suitable for the night scene.
1 2

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.

1 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 tripod to prevent shaking.
2 Record the image.
To cancel the TWILIGHT mode
Set the mode dial to .
Notes · Set the forced flash when 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.

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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
1 Set the mode dial to or
.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, [E-MAIL] with v/V.
4 Record the image.

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

Image size

Quality

STD

FINE

1600×1200 (DSC-P50)

Approx. 7

Approx. 3

1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50)

Approx. 7

Approx. 3

1280×960 Approx. Approx.

(DSC-P30)

10

5

1280 (3:2) Approx. Approx.

(DSC-P30)

10

5

1024×768

Approx. 15

Approx. 9

640×480

Approx. 46

Approx. 21

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.

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Recording text documents (TEXT)
Mode dial:
The TEXT mode is suitable for recording a document to emphasize its character by the black and white colors. The LCD screen also turns to black and white, and the image is recorded in the GIF format.
1 4
2 3

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.

B Various recording

1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.
4 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)

Minimum 12

1600 (3:2) (DSC-P50)

Minimum 13

1280×960 (DSC-P30)

Minimum 18

1280 (3:2) (DSC-P30)

Minimum 20

1024×768

Minimum 26

640×480

Minimum 59

The maximum number of recordable images depends on the document condition, such as the amount of text portions.
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Recording still images as uncompressed files (TIFF)
Mode dial: /
Records the images without compression, so the image does not deteriorate. Images recorded in this mode are suitable for printing with a high-quality image. The JPEG (compressed) format image is also recorded with the TIFF format image.
1 4
2 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.

1 Set the mode dial to or
.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.
4 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.

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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
4 2,5,8
1 Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The setup screen appears.
2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with
v/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with B/v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with v/V, then press z.
3 Set the mode dial to . 4 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
5 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.

6 Record the image for the first
frame.
60min
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.
7 Record the image for the next
frame. Image recording can be repeated up to the maximum number of recordable frames.
8 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 1 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. 2 Press MENU, and select [DELETE LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then press z. 3 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.

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

Image size

Number of images

NORMAL (160×120) Approx. 20*

MOBILE (80×72) Approx. 200

When recording 10 frames per Clip Motion file
Notes
· You cannot change the image size partway through a Clip Motion recording.
· Reading and writing data take more time than normal image recording.
· Due to the limitations of the GIF 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 reduced in MOBILE mode, so the picture quality deteriorates.
· GIF files not created on this camera may 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.

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.
1
2 3
1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [9] (FOCUS) with
b/B, the desired distance setting with v/V. You can select from the following 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), 7.0 m (23 feet), (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 the T side, you cannot get a clear focus. In such cases, the focal point information flashes. Press the zoom W button until the indicator stops flashing.

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Recording images in macro
Mode dial: / /
The macro recording is used when zooming up a little subject, such as flowers, insects.
1

Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)
Mode dial: / /
Adjusts the exposure value which is set in the automatic adjustment.
1

2 3

2 3

1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Clear the menu, and press
the control button B ( ). The (macro) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can record a subject as close as about 3 cm (1 3/16 inches) from the lens surface with the zoom set all the way to the W side, or about 80 cm (31 1/2 inches) with the zoom set all the way to the T side.
To return to normal recording mode
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.

1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [ ] (EV) with b/B, the
desired exposure value with v/V. Adjust the exposure value while checking the brightness of the background. You can select values ranging from +2.0 EV to ­2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV.
Note If a subject is under extremely bright or dark situations, or the flash is used, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.

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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 +

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.
1

2 3

Set the exposure toward ­

1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 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/sunset, 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 problem without making adjustments. Normally, the camera adjusts it automatically, but, if the image appears in strange 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.
1
2 3

B Various recording

1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [PFX] (P. EFFECT) with
b/B, the desired mode with v/V.
SOLARIZE The light contrast is clearer and the picture looks like an illustration.
B&W The picture is monochrome (black and white).
SEPIA The picture is sepia-toned like an 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.

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Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)
Mode dial: /
1,4 5
2,3
1 Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The setup screen appears.
2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with
v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B.
3 Select the date and time
setting with v/V, then press z. DAY & TIME Imposes the date, hour, and minute. DATE Imposes the year, month, and day. OFF Does not impose the date and time.
4 Set the mode dial to or
.

5 Record the image.
The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during playback 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.

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B Various recording

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.
1
2 3
1 Set the mode dial to ,
or .
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 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 when 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.
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B Various playback

· Triple-image screen

Playing back three or nine images at once
Mode dial:
You can display multiple images on the LCD screen at one time using the zoom buttons.
1
2

APERTURE VALUE : F2.2

SHUTTER SPEED : 1/125

EXPOSCULRIPE VALUE : +0.0

TEXT

100-0005 2001 7 4 10:30PM 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 information. To display the other information, press the control button v/V.

1 Set the mode dial to .
2 Press the zoom W button
repeatedly. The LCD screen display changes as follows: · Single (single-image) screen

The following marks are displayed on each image according to the 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)

100-0001 2001 7 4 10:30PM
FILE BACK/NEXT

To display the next (previous) index screen
Press the control button v/V/b/B.

· Index (nine-image) screen

To return to normal playback (single-image)
· Press the zoom T button repeatedly. · Press the control button z.

CLIP

TEXT

SINGLE DISPLAY

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 including

[PRINT], [PROTECT], and [DELETE].

For details on these items, see pages 62,

63, or 66. To close the menu, press MENU

again. The menu disappears and the

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Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming)
Mode dial:
1
3 2,4
1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Display the image to be
enlarged.
3 Zoom in/out the image with
the zoom T/W buttons.
4 Press the control button
repeatedly to select the desired portion of the image. v: The image moves downward V: The image moves upward b: The image moves rightward B: The image moves leftward
To return to the normal size Press the control button z.
To record an enlarged image (trimming) 1 Press MENU after zooming. 2 Select [TRIMMING] with B, then
press z. 3 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. · You 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.

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Playing back the still images in order (SLIDE)
Mode dial:
This function is useful for checking the recorded images or for presentations, etc.
1
2 3,4
1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [SLIDE], then press z.
Set the following items.
INTERVAL You can select from 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), or 3 sec (3 seconds).
REPEAT ON: Plays back images in a continuous loop. OFF: After all images have been played back, the slide show ends.
4 Select [START], then press
z. The slide show begins.
To cancel the SLIDE SHOW setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step 3, then press z.

To stop the SLIDE SHOW 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.

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Rotating a still image (ROTATE)
Mode dial:
You can rotate the image recorded in portrait orientation and display it in landscape orientation.
1

Viewing images on a TV screen
Mode dial:
Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV.
Set the TV/VIDEO switch to “VIDEO”.

2 3,4
1 Set the mode dial to , and
display the image to rotate.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [ROTATE] with b/B,
then press z.
4 Rotate the image clockwise
or counterclockwise , select [OK] with v/V, then 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 computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software.

VIDEO connecting cable (supplied)
to VIDEO OUT jack
1 Connect the VIDEO
connecting cable to the VIDEO OUT jack of your camera and to the video input jacks of the TV.
2 Turn 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.

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B Editing
Deleting images (DELETE)
Mode dial:
You can delete unwanted files.
In single-image or tripleimage mode
1
W 3 2,4,5
1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image mode:
Display the image you want to delete with b/B.
In triple-image mode: Press the zoom W button twice to turn to the triple- image mode. Display the image you want to delete with b/B.
3 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
4 Select [DELETE] with b/B in
single-image mode, or with v/V in triple-image mode, then press z.
5 Select [OK] with v/V, then
press z. The image (or the middlepositioned image in triple-image mode) is deleted.

In index mode
1
W 2 3,4,5
1 Set the mode dial to , then
display the index screen with the zoom W button.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [DELETE] with b/B,
then press z.
4 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.
5 When you select [ALL] Select [ENTER] with b/B, then press z. All the unprotected images are deleted.
When you select [SELECT] 1 Select the images to be deleted
with the control button, then press z. To cancel, press z again. Repeat this step to select other images. The (delete) indicator appears on the selected images.

SET

MENU TO NEXT

2 Press MENU. 3 Select [OK] with b/B, then
press z.

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B Editing

To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.
Note If there are files on the “Memory Stick” with names having the same last 4 digits as the file name of the image to be deleted, these files are also deleted at the same time.

Preventing accidental erasure (PROTECT)
Mode dial:
Protects images against accidental erasure.
In single-image or tripleimage mode
1
W 3 2,4
1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image 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.
3 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
4 Select [PROTECT] with b/B
in single-image mode, or with v/V in triple-image mode, 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
1
W 2 3,4,5
1 Set the mode dial to , then
display the index screen with the zoom W button.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [PROTECT] with b/B,
then press z.
4 Select [ALL] or [SELECT] with b/B, then press z.
5 When you select [ALL] Select [ON] with b/B, then press z. All the images in the “Memory Stick” are protected.
When you select [SELECT] The frame of the selected image turns green. 1 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.
–

3 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 control button. Select [OK] with b/B, then press z.
To cancel protection Select [CANCEL] with b/B in step 4 or [EXIT] with b/B in step 5, then press z.

SET

MENU TO NEXT

2 Press MENU.

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Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)
Mode dial:
You can change the image size of the recorded image.
1
2 3,4
1 Set the mode dial to , then
display the image of which you want to change the size.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [RESIZE] with b/B,
then press z.
4 Select the desired size with
v/V, then press z. 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.
· You cannot 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.

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Selecting still images to print (PRINT)

To unmark the print mark

Press z again in step 4. disappears.

mark

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

In index mode
1
W 2,6 3­5,7
1 Set the mode dial to , then
display the index screen with the zoom W button.

W

2 Press MENU.

3

The menu appears.

2,4

3 Select [PRINT] with b/B, then

press z.

1 Set the mode dial to .
2 In single-image 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.
3 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
4 Select [PRINT] with b/B in
single-image mode, or with v/V in triple-image mode, then press z. The (print) mark is marked on the displayed image (or the middle-positioned image in tripleimage mode).

4 Select [SELECT] with b/B,
then press z. When marking the mark, you cannot select [ALL]. The frame of the selected image turns green.
5 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

MENU TO NEXT

6 Press MENU.
The menu appears.

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

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 mode. This is convenient when there is not enough space on a “Memory Stick” or when attaching moving images to e-mails.
1
2 3­6
1 Set the mode dial to and
display the moving image you want to divide.
2 Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3 Select [DIVIDE] with b/B,
then press z, select [OK] with v/V, then press z.
4 Play the moving image.
If you press z at this time, c, 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.
5 When you have decided the
divide point, select [OK] then press z.
6 [OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT] appear on the screen. Select [OK], then press z. The moving image file is divided.

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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.