Sony DSC-P30 / DSC-P50 (serv.man3) Service Manual ▷ View online
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Enlarging a part of
the still image (Zoom
and trimming)
the still image (Zoom
and trimming)
Mode dial:
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
Display the image to be
enlarged.
enlarged.
3
Zoom in/out the image with
the zoom T/W buttons.
the zoom T/W buttons.
4
Press the control button
repeatedly to select the
desired portion of the image.
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
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.
(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.
The image is recorded and the
image on the LCD screen returns
to the normal size after recording.
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3
2,4
Notes
•
You cannot zoom moving images.
•
You can zoom images recorded in TEXT
mode, but cannot trim them.
mode, but cannot trim them.
•
Zoom scaling is up to 5× regardless of the
original image size.
original image size.
•
The quality of enlarged images may be
deteriorated.
deteriorated.
•
The original data is left even if you enlarge
the image.
the image.
•
The enlarged image is recorded as the
newest file.
newest file.
•
If you trim an image, the remaining
“Memory Stick” capacity will be
decreased.
“Memory Stick” capacity will be
decreased.
•
If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity
is not sufficient, you may be unable to trim
an image.
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)
images in order
(SLIDE)
Mode dial:
This function is useful for checking the
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.
recorded images or for presentations,
etc.
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).
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.
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
setting
Select [CANCEL] with v/V in step
3
,
then press z.
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2
3,4
To stop the SLIDE SHOW
playback
playback
Press z, select [EXIT] with B, then
press z.
press z.
To skip to the next/previous
image during the SLIDE
SHOW
image during the SLIDE
SHOW
Select b/B at the lower-left on the
LCD screen, then press z.
LCD screen, then press z.
Note
The interval setting time may vary
depending on the image size.
The interval setting time may vary
depending on the image size.
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Rotating a still image
(ROTATE)
(ROTATE)
Mode dial:
You can rotate the image recorded in
portrait orientation and display it in
landscape orientation.
portrait orientation and display it in
landscape orientation.
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.
uncompressed images, or images recorded
in TEXT mode.
•
You may not be able to rotate images
recorded with other equipment.
recorded with other equipment.
•
Also, when viewing images on a computer,
the image rotation information may not be
reflected depending on the application
software.
the image rotation information may not be
reflected depending on the application
software.
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Viewing images on a
TV screen
TV screen
Mode dial:
Before connecting your camera, be
sure to turn off the TV.
sure to turn off the TV.
1
Connect the VIDEO
connecting cable to the
VIDEO OUT jack of your
camera and to the video
input jacks of the TV.
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.
playback on your camera.
The playback image appears on
the TV screen.
the TV screen.
Notes
•
You cannot use a TV that has an antenna
(aerial) connector only.
(aerial) connector only.
•
When viewing a still image on the TV, the
black band may appear around the image.
black band may appear around the image.
Set the TV/VIDEO
switch to “VIDEO”.
switch to “VIDEO”.
VIDEO connecting cable
(supplied)
to VIDEO OUT
jack
jack
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B Editing
Deleting images
(DELETE)
(DELETE)
Mode dial:
You can delete unwanted files.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
In single-image mode:
Display the image you want to
delete with b/B.
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.
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 middle-
positioned image in triple-image
mode) is deleted.
positioned image in triple-image
mode) is deleted.
In single-image or triple-
image mode
image mode
1
W
2,4,5
3
1
Set the mode dial to
, then
display the index screen with
the zoom W button.
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
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.
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
press z.
To cancel, press z again.
Repeat this step to select other
images.
The
(delete) indicator
appears on the selected images.
2 Press MENU.
3 Select [OK] with b/B, then
press z.
In index mode
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W
3,4,5
2
MENU
SET
TO NEXT
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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 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.
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)
erasure (PROTECT)
Mode dial:
Protects images against accidental
erasure.
erasure.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
In single-image mode
Display the image you want to
protect with b/B.
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.
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 triple-
image mode) is protected.
The
middle-positioned image in triple-
image mode) is protected.
The
- indicator appears on the
image.
To release protection
Press z again in step
4
.
- indicator
disappears.
In single-image or triple-
image mode
image mode
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W
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1
Set the mode dial to
, then
display the index screen with
the zoom W button.
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
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.
z.
All the images in the “Memory
Stick” are protected.
When you select [SELECT]
The frame of the selected image
turns green.
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
button, then press z.
To cancel, press z again.
Repeat this step to select other
images.
The
- indicator appears on
the selected images.
2 Press MENU.
In index mode
1
W
3,4,5
2
MENU
-
SET
TO NEXT
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
[SELECT] in step
4
, select the images
to be unprotected with the control
button. Select [OK] with b/B, then
press z.
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.
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Changing the
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)
recorded still image
size (RESIZE)
Mode dial:
You can change the image size of the
recorded image.
recorded image.
1
Set the mode dial to
, then
display the image of which
you want to change the size.
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.
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.
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2
3,4
Notes
•
The original image is retained even after
resizing.
resizing.
•
You cannot change the size of images
recorded in TEXT mode, moving images,
uncompressed images, or Clip Motion
images.
recorded in TEXT mode, moving images,
uncompressed images, or Clip Motion
images.
•
The resized image is recorded as the
newest file.
newest file.
•
If you resize an image, the remaining
“Memory Stick” capacity will be
decreased.
“Memory Stick” capacity will be
decreased.
•
When you change from a small size to a
large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
large size, the picture quality deteriorates.
•
If the remaining “Memory Stick” capacity
is not sufficient, you may not be able to
resize an image.
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 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.
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.
.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
In single-image mode
Display the image you want to
print with b/B.
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.
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 triple-
image mode).
middle-positioned image in triple-
image mode).
In single-image or triple-
image mode
image mode
1
W
2,4
3
To unmark the print mark
Press z again in step
4
.
mark
disappears.
1
Set the mode dial to
, then
display the index screen with
the zoom W button.
the zoom W button.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [PRINT] with
b
/
B
, then
press
z
.
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.
The frame of the selected image
turns green.
5
Select the images to be
marked with the control
button, then press
marked with the control
button, then press
z
.
To cancel, press z again.
Repeat this step to select other
images. The
Repeat this step to select other
images. The
mark appears on
the selected image.
6
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
7
Select [OK] with
b
/
B
, then
press
z
.
In index mode
1
W
3–5,7
2,6
MENU
SET
TO NEXT
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To unmark selected print
marks
marks
Select the images to be unmarked in
step
step
5
with the control button, then
press z.
To unmark all the print
marks
marks
Select [ALL] with b/B in step
4
, then
press z. Select [OFF] with b/B, then
press z.
The
press z.
The
marks on all images are
unmarked.
To cancel marking the print
mark
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.
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.
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.
the normal size image that is recorded at
the same time.
Dividing a moving
image file (DIVIDE)
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.
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
Set the mode dial to
and
display the moving image
you want to divide.
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.
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
divide point, select [OK] then
press
z
.
6
[OK], [CANCEL] and [EXIT]
appear on the screen. Select
[OK], then press
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:
following types of files:
•
Clip Motion files
•
Still image files
•
Moving image files that are too short
to divide
to divide
The file number changes as
follows when you divide a
file.
follows when you divide a
file.
<eg.> If you divide the MOV0003.mpg
file, the divided file numbers become
MOV0004.mpg and MOV0005.mpg,
and MOV0003.mpg is skipped. The
divided files are saved as the latest
files.
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.
To cancel file division
Press [EXIT]. The image playback
screen appears.
screen appears.
To delete unwanted portions
1 Display the portion of the moving
1 Display the portion of the moving
image you want to delete and press
MENU.
MENU.
2 Select [DELETE] with b/B, then
press z.
3 Select [OK] with v/V, then press
z.
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MOV0003.mpg
2
1
2
MOV0005.mpg
MOV0004.mpg
DIVIDE point
Divided at the designated point
Step 1: Divide the unwanted scene A.
Step 2: Divide the unwanted scene B.
Step 3:Delete the unwanted scenes
A and B.
Step 4:Only the desired scene
remains.
Notes
•
You cannot divide Clip Motion files.
•
You cannot recombine divided files.
•
The original undivided file is not saved.
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MOV0002.mpg
3
A
B
DIVIDE point
MOV0004.mpg
1
MOV0005.mpg
3
B
A
DIVIDE point
1
3
MOV0006.mpg
MOV0004.mpg
MOV0007.mpg
A
B
DELETE
DELETE
1
3
MOV0006.mpg
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Changing the setup settings (SETUP)
Set the mode dial to SET UP. The setup screen appears. You can set up the following
items with the control button.
items with the control button.
CAMERA
SETUP 1
Item
Setting
Description
MOVING
IMAGE
IMAGE
x MPEG MOVIE Records the MPEG movie (pages 26, 51).
CLIP MOTION Records the Clip Motion.
DATE/TIME
DAY & TIME
DATE
DATE
x OFF
Sets whether to insert the date and time into
the image (page 56).
the image (page 56).
DIGITAL ZOOM x ON
Uses digital zoom (page 23).
OFF
Does not use digital zoom.
RED EYE
REDUCTION
REDUCTION
ON
x OFF
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon (page 24).
AF
ILLUMINATOR
ILLUMINATOR
x ON
OFF
Uses when it is hard to focus on the subject
under dark situations (page 25).
under dark situations (page 25).
Item
Setting
Description
FORMAT
OK
Formats a “Memory Stick”.
Note that formatting erases all the
information recorded on a “Memory Stick”,
including even erasure protected images
(page 83).
Note that formatting erases all the
information recorded on a “Memory Stick”,
including even erasure protected images
(page 83).
CANCEL
Cancels formatting of a “Memory Stick”.
FILE NUMBER
x SERIES
Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if
the “Memory Stick” is changed.
the “Memory Stick” is changed.
RESET
Resets the file numbering each time the
“Memory Stick” is changed.
“Memory Stick” is changed.
/
LANGUAGE
x ENGLISH
Displays the menu items in English.
/JPN
Displays the menu items in Japanese.
CLOCK SET
OK
Sets the date and time (Perform the
procedure from step
procedure from step
3 on page 15).
CANCEL
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SETUP 2
Notes on [DATE/TIME]
•
The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting. These appear during
playback.
playback.
•
The date and time are not superimposed onto moving images and Clip Motion images.
Item
Setting
Description
LCD
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT
x NORMAL
DARK
Selects the LCD brightness.
This has no effect on the recorded images.
This has no effect on the recorded images.
LCD
BACKLIGHT
BACKLIGHT
BRIGHT
x NORMAL
Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight.
Lets you set the brightness of the LCD
backlight to [BRIGHT] 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 faster.
Lets you set the brightness of the LCD
backlight to [BRIGHT] 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 faster.
BEEP
SHUTTER
Turns on the shutter sound only. (The shutter
sound is heard when you press the shutter
button.)
sound is heard when you press the shutter
button.)
x ON
Turns on the beep/shutter sound (when you
press the control button/shutter button).
press the control button/shutter button).
OFF
Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
VIDEO OUT
NTSC
Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode
(e.g., Japan, the USA) (page 74).
(e.g., Japan, the USA) (page 74).
PAL
Sets the video output signal to PAL mode
(e.g., Europe) (page 74).
(e.g., Europe) (page 74).
USB CONNECT
PTP
Switches the USB mode (page 30).
x NORMAL
POWER SAVE
x ON
Set to ON to extend the battery life when
operating the camera with batteries.
operating the camera with batteries.
OFF
When POWER SAVE is set to ON, the time
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.
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.
DEMO
x ON/STBY
Displayed only when you use the AC power
adaptor. [DEMO] is set to [STBY] at the
factory and the demonstration starts about
10 minutes after you have set the mode dial
to
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.
not start if the MOVING IMAGE setting is
CLIP MOTION.
OFF
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Additional information
Precautions
Cleaning the LCD screen
Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning
cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit
(not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust,
etc.
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.
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
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.
salty air may corrode the metal fittings or
dust may enter the inside of your camera,
causing a malfunction.
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.
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.
If the camera is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
to a warm location, or is placed in a very
damp room, moisture may condense inside
or outside the camera. Should this occur, the
camera will not operate properly.
Moisture condensation occurs
easily when:
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easily when:
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The camera is brought from a cold location
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
such as a ski slope into a warmly heated
room.
•
The camera is taken from an air-
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
conditioned room or car interior to the hot
outdoors, etc.
How to prevent moisture
condensation
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).
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. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
for the moisture to evaporate. Note that if
you attempt to record with moisture
remaining inside the lens, you will be unable
to record clear images.
•
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
(mains) when you are not using the unit for
a long time.
•
To disconnect the power cord (mains lead),
pull it out by the plug. Never pull the
power cord (mains lead) itself.
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.
cord (mains lead) or if the unit has been
dropped or damaged.
•
Do not bend the power cord (mains lead)
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord (mains lead) and may
cause fire or electrical shock.
forcibly, or place a heavy object on it. This
will damage the cord (mains lead) and may
cause fire or electrical shock.
•
Prevent metallic objects from coming into
contact with the metal parts of the
connecting section. If this happens, a short
may occur and the unit may be damaged.
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.
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.
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.
not a malfunction.
•
Do not place the unit in locations that are:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Vibrating
On cleaning
Note on operating
temperature
temperature
On moisture condensation
On AC power adaptor (not
supplied)
supplied)
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•
Use only the specified charger with the
charging function.
charging function.
•
To prevent accident from a short circuit, do
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
not allow metal objects to come into
contact with the battery terminals.
•
Keep the battery pack away from 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.
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.
mechanical shock.
•
Do not disassemble nor modify the battery
pack.
pack.
•
Install the battery pack to the camera
securely.
securely.
•
Charging while some capacity remains
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
does not affect the original battery
capacity.
If any problem occurs, unplug your camera
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
and contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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 battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
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 battery before using the camera.
However, even if this rechargeable button
battery is not charged, you can still use the
camera as long as you do not record the date
and time.
Charging method
Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains)
with the AC power adaptor (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.
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.
and versatile IC recording medium with a
data capacity that exceeds a floppy disk.
“Memory Stick” is specially designed for
exchanging and sharing digital data among
“Memory Stick” compatible products.
Because it is removable, “Memory Stick”
can also be used for external data storage.
There are two types of “Memory Sticks”:
general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
general “Memory Sticks” and “MagicGate
Memory Sticks” that are equipped with the
MagicGate* copyright protection
technology.
You can use both types of “Memory Stick”
with your camera. However, because your
camera does not support the MagicGate
standards, data recorded with your camera is
not subject to MagicGate copyright
protection.
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MagicGate is copyright protection
technology that uses encryption
technology.
technology that uses encryption
technology.
Notes
•
Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while
reading or writing data.
reading or writing data.
•
Data may be damaged if:
— you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
— you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn
off your camera while reading or
writing data.
writing data.
— you use the “Memory Stick” in a
location subject to the effects of static
electricity or noise.
electricity or noise.
•
Do not attach any other material than the
supplied label on the labeling position.
supplied label on the labeling position.
•
Attach the label so that it does not stick out
from the proper attachment location.
from the proper attachment location.
•
When you carry or store the “Memory
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.
•
Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.
•
Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory
Stick.”
Stick.”
•
Do not disassemble or modify the
“Memory Stick.”
“Memory Stick.”
•
Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get
wet.
wet.
On battery pack (not supplied)
On internal rechargeable
button battery
button battery
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“Memory Stick”, ,
“MagicGate
Memory Stick” and
are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“MagicGate” and
are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
About “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (not
supplied)
battery pack (not
supplied)
What is the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
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 consumption according
to the operating conditions of your camera,
and displays the remaining battery time in
minutes.
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 consumption according
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.
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
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.
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 the DC IN jack
on your camera or remove the battery
pack.
the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack
on your camera or remove the battery
pack.
Effective use of the battery pack
•
•
Battery performance decreases in low-
temperature 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 pocket close to
temperature 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 pocket close to
your body to warm it up, and insert it in
your camera immediately before you
start taking shots.
your camera immediately before you
start taking shots.
•
Frequently using the LCD panel or
frequently operating the zoom wears out
the battery pack faster.
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.
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.
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-resistant.
The battery pack is not water-resistant.
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, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes 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.
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, however, that the
correct battery indication sometimes 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 sometimes flashes
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even
if the remaining battery time is 5 to
20 minutes.
depending on the operating conditions or
ambient temperature and environment even
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 battery pack’s
functions.
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 battery pack’s
functions.
•
To use the battery pack up on your camera,
leave the POWER to on in slide show
playback mode until the power goes off.
leave the POWER to on in slide show
playback mode until the power goes off.
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Battery life
•
•
The battery life is limited. Battery capacity
decreases little by little as you use it more
and more, and as time passes. When the
battery operating time is shortened
considerably, a probable cause is that the
battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
decreases little by little as you use it more
and more, and as time passes. When the
battery operating time is shortened
considerably, a probable cause is that the
battery pack has reached the end of its life.
Please buy a new battery pack.
•
The battery life varies according to how it
is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
is stored and operating conditions and
environment for each battery pack.
Using your camera
abroad
abroad
Power sources
You can use your camera in any
country or area with the battery charger
(not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor
country or area with the battery charger
(not supplied) within 100 V to 240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz. Use a commercially
available AC plug adaptor
[a]
, if
necessary, depending on the design of
the wall outlet (mains)
the wall outlet (mains)
[b]
.
Watching the playback picture on
TV
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:
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.
Central America, Chile, Columbia,
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
PAL system
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, etc.
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great
Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Italy,
Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,
Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, 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.
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco,
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic,
Ukraine, etc.
AC-LS1A
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