Sony DSC-S30 Manual do Utilizador

3-060-523-12(1)Digital Still CameraOperating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future refe

10Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10 AC power adaptor. STILL mode recording*DSC-S50 DSC-S30 STILL mode p

Getting started11Notes •The battery life and number of images will be decreased if you use your camera at low temperatures, use the flash, repeatedly

12Using the AC power adaptorUsing a car batteryUse Sony DC adaptor/charger.1Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the DC connecting cable to the DC IN

Getting started13Setting the date and timeWhen you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the CLOCK SET screen appears wh

14To cancel the date and time setting Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.5Select the desired date display for

Getting started15Inserting the “Memory Stick” Open the battery/“Memory Stick” cover, then press the “Memory Stick” once lightly.Notes•Insert the “Mem

16Basic operationsB RecordingRecording still images Still images are recorded in JPEG format. To record still images, slide the POWER switch down to t

BBBB Recording17You can check the last recorded image by clearing the menu bar from the screen (page 31) and pressing b on the control button. To retu

18Press DISPLAY to turn on/off the indicators on the LCD screen.See page 64 for a detailed description of the indicated items.Notes•You cannot turn of

BBBB Recording19The initial setting is auto (no indicator). In this mode, the flash automatically strobes when the surroundings become dark. When you

2To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 140°F (60°C), such

20Recording moving images (DSC-S50 only)Moving images with audio are recorded in MPEG format. To record moving images, slide the POWER switch down to

BBBB Playback21Playing back still images When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select and play back the image with b/B on the control bu

22Playing back moving images To pause playback Select X (pause) on the LCD screen with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center z.1Set the

BBBB Playback23When the menu bar is not displayed You can directly select the image with b/B on the control button, and play back the image and sound

24Viewing images using a personal computerYou can view data recorded with your camera on a personal computer and attach it to e-mail. This section des

BBBB Playback25Before connecting your camera to your personal computer, install the USB driver to the computer. The USB driver is contained together w

26For Windows 98 users3Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon to open the window.4Double-click the icon of the hard disk containing the OS to open the win

BBBB Playback27“Memory Stick” •“Memory Stick” operations on your camera cannot be assured if the “Memory Stick” has been formatted on your personal co

28Image file storage destinations and image filesImage files recorded with your camera are grouped in folders by recording mode.The meanings of the fi

29Before performing advanced operationsAdvanced operationsBefore performing advanced operationsThis section describes the basic control methods that a

3Note: 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 li

30NoteYou cannot clear the menu bar during INDEX screen display (page 45). The “Advanced operations” section of this manual refers to selecting and

Before performing advanced operations31How to change the menu settingsSome of the advanced operations for your camera are executed by selecting menu i

32Menu settingsMenu items that can be modified differ depending on the setting of the MODE selector. The LCD screen shows only the items you can opera

Before performing advanced operations33IMAGE SIZEx1600×12001600 (3:2)1024×768640×480Selects the image size when recording still images (DSC-S50 only).

34CAMERATOOLPROTECT ON Protects images against accidental erasure (page 49).PLAYxOFF Releases protection of images against accidental erasure.Item Set

Before performing advanced operations35SETUPINDEX*Displays six images at a time (PLAY (INDEX) mode) (page 45).DELETEItem Setting Description MODE sele

363 (RETURN)**Returns to PLAY (single) mode.∗Displayed only in PLAY (single) mode. ∗∗Displayed only in PLAY (INDEX) mode.

BBBB Various recording37B Various recordingRotating the LCD screen — Face-to-Face recordingYou can record images with the lens facing you. 1Set the M

38The number of images or the time that you can record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB): ∗When [REC MODE] is set to [NORMAL].∗∗Numbers in parentheses indic

BBBB Various recording39Adding audio files to still images (VOICE) (DSC-S50 only) 1Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2Select [FILE], [REC MODE], and the

4The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this camera. For the Customers in CANADA This Class B

40Recording uncompressed images (TIFF)This mode simultaneously records still images in both TIFF format (uncompressed) and JPEG format (compressed).1S

BBBB Various recording41Recording images in macro1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Press FOCUS repeatedly until the (auto macro) indicator ap

42Using the PROGRAM AE function1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode. Aperture p

BBBB Various recording43Adjusting the exposure (EXPOSURE)1Set the MODE selector to MOVIE or STILL.2Select [CAMERA] and then [EXPOSURE] from the menu.3

44Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME)1Set the MODE selector to STILL. 2Select [EFFECT] and then [DATE/TIME] from the menu.3Sele

BBBB Various playback45B Various playbackPlaying back six images at once (INDEX)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Select [INDEX] on the LCD screen. Six

46Enlarging a part of the still image (Zoom and trimming) 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to be enlarged. 3Zoom in/out the image wit

BBBB Various playback47Rotating a still image (ROTATE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY.2Display the image to rotate. 3Select [FILE] and then [ROTATE] fr

48NoteThe [INTERVAL] setting time is approximate, and may vary depending on the played back image size or other factors.Viewing images on a TV screen

BBBB Editing49B EditingPreventing accidental erasure (PROTECT) The - (protect) indicator appears on protected images.1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, t

5Table of contentsIdentifying the parts ...6Preparing the power supply ... 8Setting the date and time ...

50Deleting images (DELETE)You cannot delete protected files. 1Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the image to delete.2Select [DELETE] and the

BBBB Editing51Changing the recorded still image size (RESIZE)1Set the MODE selector to PLAY and display the image to resize.2Select [TOOL] and then [R

521Set the MODE selector to PLAY, then display the INDEX screen.2Select [TOOL], [COPY], and then [SELECT] from the menu.3Select the image to copy.The

BBBB Editing53Selecting still images to print (PRINT MARK) You can mark a print mark on still images recorded with your camera. This mark is convenien

54Additional informationPrecautionsCleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with a cleaning cloth (not supplied) or a LCD cleaning kit (not sup

Additional information55•Use only the specified charger with the charging function.•To prevent accident from a short circuit, do not allow metal objec

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

Additional information57TroubleshootingIf you experience trouble with your camera, first check the following items. Should your camera still not opera

58The picture is too dark.•You are shooting a subject with a light source behind the subject.t Adjust the exposure (page 43).t Adjust the brightness o

Additional information59Your camera cannot play back images.•The MODE selector is set to STILL or MOVIE.t Set it to PLAY (page 21).The image and sound

6Getting startedIdentifying the partsSee the pages in parentheses for details of operation.A Flash (19) B MODE selector (29) C Shutter button (16) (2

60Your personal computer does not recognize your camera. •The camera is turned off.t Turn on the camera.•The battery level is low. t Use the AC power

Additional information61Warning and notice messages Various messages appear on the LCD screen. Check the corresponding descriptions in the following l

62Self-diagnosis display Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. This function displays the camera condition on the LCD screen with a combination of

Additional information63SpecificationsSystem Image device 1/2.7 type color CCD Lens 3× zoom lens f = 6.1 – 18.3 mm (39 – 117 mm when converted into a

64LCD screen indicators A Battery remaining indicatorB PROGRAM AE/flash level/flash mode indicatorC White balance/EV level/sharpness indicatorD Pictur

Additional information65A Protect indicatorB Print mark indicatorC File nameD Recording mode indicatorE Image size indicatorF Image numberG Number of

66IndexAA/V OUT ...48Adjusting the exposure ...43AE (Auto Exposure) ...16Aperture priority mode ...42Auto power-off funct

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Getting started7 A Flash buttonB FOCUS button (41)C LCD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT/NORMAL switchUsually set to NORMAL. When you use the camera outdoors or in ot

8Preparing the power supplyInstalling the battery pack Your camera operates only with the “InfoLITHIUM” NP-FM50 battery pack* (M series). You cannot u

Getting started9Charging the battery packYou cannot charge the battery pack while your camera is turned on. Be sure to turn off your camera before cha