Sony DSC S50 Operating Instructions

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    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 Serial No DSC-S50 DSC
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    that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-S50 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
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    manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY. LITHIUM ION BATTERY. DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service
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    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 • This Owner's Manual is for the two models of the DSC-S30 and the DSC-S50. Check to make sure which
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    power supply 8 Setting the date and time 13 Inserting the "Memory Stick 15 Basic operations B Recording Recording still images 16 Recording moving images (DSC-S50 54 On "Memory Sticks 55 Using your camera abroad 56 Troubleshooting 57 Warning and notice messages 61 Self-diagnosis display
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    ) C Shutter button (16) (20) D Lens cap E Photocell window for flash Do not block while recording. F Self-timer/recording lamp G Built-in microphone (DSC-S50 only) Do not touch while recording. H Speaker (DSC-S50 only) qs I Lens J A/V OUT jack (DSC-S50 only) (48) Audio output is monaural. VIDEO OUT
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    LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/ NORMAL switch Usually set to NORMAL. When you use the camera outdoors or in other bright places, setting this to BRIGHT makes the LCD screen (15) L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover M Battery eject lever (8) N OPEN switch O POWER switch P DC IN jack (9) (12) Q POWER lamp/BATT CHARGE
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    Preparing the power supply Installing the battery pack Your camera operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot use any other battery pack. Battery eject lever 1 Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover while sliding the OPEN switch in the direction
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    outlet (mains) DC IN jack cover Power cord (mains lead) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 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
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    (supplied) 150 90 Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10 AC power adaptor. Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back STILL mode recording* DSC-S50 LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL Battery life (min.) 140 (130) 150 (140) Number of
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    you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly turn the power on/off or use the zoom. • 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." • If sufficient battery remaining time
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    ) AC-L10 AC power adaptor 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 and then to a wall outlet (mains). Using a car battery Use Sony DC adaptor/charger. 12
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    date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording. Control button POWER lamp 1 Slide down the POWER switch to turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights up. 2 Press v on the control button. The menu bar appears on the LCD screen. 3 Select
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    5 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). 6 Select the year, month, day, hour or minute item you want to set with b/B on the control button. The item to
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    the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"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
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    " See pages 37 to 40. Notes • While the image is being recorded on the "Memory Stick," do not shake or strike the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, or remove the battery pack or "Memory Stick." • When recording a bright subject, the LCD screen color may change after AE lock, but this does
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    can also delete the image first by selecting [DELETE] on the Quick Review screen with b/B on the control button and pressing the center z, subjects, see page 41. Digital zoom function This camera has a digital zoom function. Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing and it starts to
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    The indicators on the LCD screen are not recorded. 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 Select (self-timer) indicator on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the
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    B Recording Recording images with the flash The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you change the flash mode, press the (flash) repeatedly so that the flash mode indicator appears on the LCD screen. (flash)
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    To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to turn on the power and insert a "Memory Stick." DISPLAY POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector "Memory Stick." If you press the shutter button momentarily The image and sound are recorded for five seconds. You can change the recording time to 10
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    Playing back still images B Playback B Playback DISPLAY POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The 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
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    Playing back moving images VOLUME +/- DISPLAY POWER switch 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. The played back. During playback, B (playback) changes to X (pause). ∗ You can play back sound in DSC-S50 only. Playback bar To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control
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    only) by pressing the center z. When you press the center z during playback, playback is paused. Adjusting the volume (DSC-S50 only) Press VOLUME +/- to adjust the volume. LCD screen indicators during moving image playback Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD
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    driver and viewing images on a personal computer. Be sure to also see the operation manuals for your personal computer and application software. Note Data recorded with your camera is stored in the following formats. Make sure that applications that support either the Windows or Macintosh
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    to the USB jack Personal computer USB cable Push in until the connector clicks into place 4 Insert a "Memory Stick" into your camera, connect the AC power adaptor and turn on your camera. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of your camera and the camera is set to communication standby mode. Your
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    cable Push in until the connector clicks into place 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. "PC MODE" appears on the LCD screen of the camera. 5 Open "My Computer" on Windows
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    computer. • 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. Software • Depending on your application software, the file size may increase when
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    The meanings of the file names are as follows. ssss stands for any number within the range from 0001 to 9999. For Windows 98 users (The drive recognizing the camera is "D.") Folder containing still image data Folder containing E-MAIL mode and TIFF mode image data Folder containing moving image data
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    to use the MODE selector The MODE selector selects whether you can use your camera to record or to play back and edit images. Set the selector as follows before starting to operate your camera. PLAY STILL MOVIE PLAY STILL DSC-S50 DSC-S30 PLAY: To play back or edit images STILL: To record still
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    changes from blue to yellow. 2 Press the center z to enter the item. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to execute each function. The "Advanced operations" section of this manual refers to selecting and entering items by the above procedure as "Select [(item name)]." 30
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    How to change the menu settings Some of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu items displayed on the LCD screen with the control button. MODE selector Before performing advanced operations 1 Press v on the control
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    TEXT mode. x OFF When this camera may be subject to vibration such as when you record images from inside a moving car, set this to OFF to prevent improper horizontal/vertical judgement. SERIES x NORMAL Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the "Memory Stick" is changed. Resets the file
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    to the selected image size. x NORMAL Records a JPEG file in the selected image size. REC TIME 15 sec SET 10 sec x 5 sec Adjusts the recording time for moving images (DSC-S50 only). ROTATE (in single mode only) Rotates the still image. - SLIDE SHOW (in single mode only) INTERVAL Sets the
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    erasure. MODE selector PLAY CAMERA Item Setting Description MODE selector DIGITAL x ON ZOOM OFF Uses digital zoom. Does not use digital zoom. STILL SHARPNESS +2 still image size 1024×768 (page 51) (DSC-S50 only). 640×480 x CANCEL 1472×1104 Changes the recorded still image size 1280×960 (
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    OFF Displayed only when you use the AC MOVIE power adaptor in MOVIE or STILL STILL mode. When ON is selected, a demonstration will start if you do not operate your camera for about 10 minutes. To stop the demonstration, turn off your camera. Select ON to make the demonstration appear again. VIDEO
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    3 (RETURN)** Returns to PLAY (single) mode. ∗ Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode. ∗∗ Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode. 36
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    on the LCD screen Recorded image 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. (MOVIE is for DSC-S50 only) 2 Select [FILE] and then [IMAGE SIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. DSC-S50: Still image sizes 1600×1200, 1600 (3:2)*, 1024×768, 640×480 ∗ The image is recorded in 3:2 size to
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    number of images or the time that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB): Image size Number of images or time* 1600×1200 Approx. 4 1600 (3:2) Approx. 4 1472×1104 Approx. 5 1280×960 Approx. 6 1280 (3:2) Approx. 6 1024×768 Approx. 10 640×480 Approx. 57 320×240 Approx. 42 (15**) sec
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    (VOICE) (DSC-S50 only) 3 DSC-S30 The DSC-S30 does not have a VOICE function. When you edit (delete, protect, or copy files, etc.) files recorded in VOICE mode on a different camera image. The number of images that you can record on a "Memory Stick" (4 MB) in TEXT mode: Image size 1600×1200 1600
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    . TIFF images are recorded in [1600×1200] size in DSC-S50, and [1280×960] size in DSC-S30 other than when [1600 (3:2)] or [1280 (3:2)] 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
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    MOVIE or STILL. 2 Press FOCUS repeatedly to achieve a sharp focus. The 9 (manual focus) indicator appears on the LCD screen. You can select from the following 7 focus settings: auto (no indicator), (auto macro), 1 3/4 feet (0.5m), 3 1/4 feet (1.0m), 9 3/4 feet (3.0m), 23 feet (7.0m), ∞ (infinite) To
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    Using the PROGRAM AE function 1 +/- 2 1 Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL. 2 Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture priority mode Makes the subject stand out against an unclear background or makes both the subject and the background stand out clearly. Press
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    or STILL. 2 Select [CAMERA] and then [WHITE BALANCE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired white balance setting. IN DOOR (n) • Places where the lighting bright lighting such as photography studios • Under sodium or mercury lamps OUT DOOR ( ) Recording a sunrise/sunset, night scene, neon signs, or
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    Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) 4 1 2,3 Enjoying picture effects (P.EFFECT) 1 2,3 1 Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2 Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu. 3 Select the date and time setting. DAY&TIME The date, hour and minutes are imposed onto the image.
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    B Various playback Playing back six images at once (INDEX) 1 2 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY. 2 Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six images are displayed at once (index screen). To display the next (previous) index screen Select v/V at the lower left of the LCD screen. Displays the previous
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    Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 1 3 2,4 Notes • You cannot trim images recorded in TEXT mode or uncompressed images. • The maximum zoom magnification is 5× the original image, regardless of the image size. • The picture quality of trimmed images may deteriorate. • The
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    rotation information may not be reflected depending on the application software. • You cannot rotate protected or uncompressed images, or Set the following items. INTERVAL 1 min (one minute), 30 sec (30 seconds), 10 sec (10 seconds), 5 sec (5 seconds), 3 sec (3 seconds) REPEAT ON: Plays back images
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    depending on the played back image size or other factors. Viewing images on a TV screen Before connecting your camera, be sure to turn off the TV. After connecting A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50) or VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30), turn on the TV. Set the TV/VIDEO switch to VIDEO. A/V connecting
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    screen. 2 Select [FILE], [PROTECT], and then [ALL] or [SELECT] from the menu. 3 When you select [ALL] Select [ON]. All the images recorded in "Memory Stick" are protected. When you select [SELECT] Select all the images to protect with the control button, then select [ENTER]. The selected images are
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    on the selected images and these images are deleted. To cancel deleting Select [CANCEL] in step 2 or 3. 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. 50
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    RESIZE] from the menu. 3 Select the desired image size. DSC-S50 1600×1200, 1024×768, 640×480 DSC-S30 1472×1104, 1280×960, 1024×768, 640×480 The " appears. 3 When "CHANGE MEMORY STICK" appears, eject the "Memory Stick." "INSERT MEMORY STICK" appears. 4 Insert the "Memory Stick" on which to copy the
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    COMPLETE" appears. To end copying, select [EXIT]. To copy the image to another "Memory Stick" Select [CONTINUE] and repeat steps 5 and 6. To cancel copying part-way Change the MODE selector setting or turn off the power. Notes • You cannot copy uncompressed images. • You cannot copy images that are
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    images to print (PRINT MARK) 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. 1 1,2,3,4 In single mode 1 Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the
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    camera is taken from an airconditioned room or car interior to the hot outdoors, etc. How to prevent moisture condensation When bringing the camera from a cold place to a warm place, seal the camera has been dropped or damaged. • Do not bend the power cord (mains lead) forcibly, or place a heavy
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    the date and time. Charging method Connect the camera to a wall outlet (mains) with the AC power adaptor, or install a charged battery pack, and leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the POWER switch set to OFF. On "Memory Sticks" "Memory Stick" is a new compact, portable and versatile IC
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    "Memory Stick", Memory Stick" and Sony Corporation. , "MagicGate are trademarks of "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use your camera in any country or area with the supplied battery charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Use
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    Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not operate properly after you have made these checks, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If code displays (C:ss:ss) appear on the LCD screen, the
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    battery life is short. The battery remaining indicator is incorrect. Sufficient battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power runs out soon. The zoom does not work. Digital set the flash to . • The MODE selector is set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 only). t Set it to STILL. • The date and time are not
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    "Memory Stick." software manufacturer. • The image is protected. t Cancel the protection (page 49). • With the MODE selector set to STILL or MOVIE, if you do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery
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    Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. Cause and/or Solution • The camera is turned off. t Turn on the camera. • The battery level is low. t Use the AC power adaptor (page 12). • The USB cable is not connected firmly. t Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Make
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    LOCKED NO MEMORY SPACE NO FILE FILE ERROR FILE PROTECT for "InfoLITHIUM" battery only NOT ENOUGH MEMORY DIRECTORY ERROR IMAGE SIZE OVER INVALID OPERATION E - Meaning No "Memory Stick" has been inserted. Turn the power off and on again. The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera, or
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    or local authorized Sony service facility. First three digits C:32:ss C:13:ss E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action • There is trouble with your camera's hardware. t Turn the power off and on again. • An unformatted "Memory Stick" is inserted. t Format the "Memory Stick" (page 32). • The
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    ) Accessories A/V connecting cable (DSC-S50 only) (1) VIDEO connecting cable (DSC-S30 only) (1) NP-FM50 battery pack (1) AC-L10 AC power adaptor (1) Power cord (1) USB cable (1) Lens cap (1) Lens cap strap (1) Wrist strap (1) "Memory Stick" (4 MB) (1) CD-ROM (1) Operating Instructions (1) Design
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    screen indicators The indicators during recording A Battery remaining indicator B PROGRAM AE/flash level/ memory capacity indicator M Moving image/VOICE recording time indicator (DSC-S50 only) N Self-timer indicator O Spot light-metering indicator P Focus/macro mode indicator Q Menu bar and guide
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    stored images in "Memory Stick" H Remaining memory capacity indicator I Recording date of the playback image/menu bar and guide menu When playing back moving images 45 6 7 120in 1O 320 6 012 2 3 ID D I OO S SC O R O 8 9 0 qa A VOL. (Volume) indicator (DSC-S50 only) B Playback/pause
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    ....42 Auto power-off function ....9 Auto red-eye reduction ....19 B Battery pack battery life 10 charging 9 installing 8 remaining battery indicator 64 BEEP 35 C Charging the battery pack..9 Cleaning 54 Control button 29 COPY 51 D DELETE 50 Digital zoom 17 Display window indicators 64
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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.________________________
Serial No. ________________________
DSC-S30/S50
©2000 Sony Corporation
DSC-S50