DSC-S30, DSC-S50 (serv.man2) - Sony Digital Camera Service Manual (repair manual). Page 7

This section is extracted from DSC-S30/S50
instruction manual.

  

Never expose the battery pack to 
temperature above 140˚F (60˚C), such as in 
a car parked in the sun or under direct 
sunlight.

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

Sony Customer Information Center 
1-800-222-SONY (7669) 

or write to: 

Sony Customer Information Center 
1 Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park 
Ridge, NJ 07656 

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

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. 

Trade Name:

SONY 

Model No.:

DSC-S30 

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 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. 

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 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. 

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 shielded interface cable recommended 
in this 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. 

You can return your unwanted lithium ion 
batteries to your nearest Sony Service 
Center or Factory Service Center. 

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) 
For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest 
you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only) 

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium 
ion battery.

  

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO 
NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG 
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, 
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET 
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY 
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE 
EXPOSURE.  

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is 
fitted to this equipment for your safety and 
convenience. 

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to 
be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by 
ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 

 or 

 mark) must be used. 

If the plug supplied with this equipment has 
a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the 
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never 
use the plug without the fuse cover. If you 
should lose the fuse cover, please contact 
your nearest Sony service station. 

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.) 

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

 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003. 

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.  

Before you record one-time events, you may 
want to make a trial recording to make sure 
that the camera is working correctly.

Contents of the recording cannot be 
compensated for if recording or playback is 
not possible due to a malfunction of your 
camera, etc.

This camera conforms with the Design 
Rules for Camera File Systems universal 
standard established by the JEIDA (Japan 
Electronic Industries Development 
Association). You cannot play back on 
your camera still images recorded on other 
equipment (DCR-TRV890/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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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 54 and 
follow the instructions on how to remove it 
before using the camera.

To avoid the potential risk of data loss, 
always copy (back up) data to a disk.

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

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Do not block while recording.

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Do not touch while recording.

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Audio output is monaural.

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Use a tripod with a screw length of  
less than 9/32 inch (6.5 mm). You 
will be unable to firmly secure the 
camera to tripods having longer 
screws, and may damage the 
camera.

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