DSC-S30, DSC-S50 (serv.man3) - Sony Digital Camera Service Manual (repair manual). Page 28

Use only the specified charger with the 
charging function.

To prevent accident from a short circuit, do 
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 140˚F (60˚C), 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.

Do not disassemble nor modify the battery 
pack.

Install the battery pack to the camera 
securely.

Charging while some capacity remains 
does not affect the original battery 
capacity.

If any problem occurs, unplug your camera 
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 
half a year 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.

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 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.

∗

MagicGate is copyright protection 
technology that uses encryption 
technology.

Do not remove the “Memory Stick” while 
reading or writing data.

Data may be damaged if:
— you remove the “Memory Stick” or turn 

off your camera while reading or 
writing data. 

— you use the “Memory Stick” in a 

location subject to the effects of static 
electricity or noise.

Do not attach any other material than the 
supplied label on the labeling position.

Attach the label so that it does not stick out 
from the proper attachment location.

When you carry or store the “Memory 
Stick,” put it in its supplied case.

Do not touch the terminals of a “Memory 
Stick” with your hand or a metal object.

Do not strike, bend or drop the “Memory 
Stick.”

Do not disassemble or modify the 
“Memory Stick.”

Do not allow the “Memory Stick” to get 
wet.

“Memory Stick”, , 

“MagicGate 

Memory Stick” and 

 are trademarks of 

Sony Corporation.

“MagicGate” and 

 are 

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Using your camera abroad

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 the supplied AC 
power adaptor 

, if necessary, 

depending on the design of the wall 
outlet (mains) 

.

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. TV color systems differ from 
country to country. Check the 
following list:

Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, 
Central America, Chile, Columbia, 
Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, 
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the 
Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

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.

Brazil

Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay

Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, 
Guiana, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, 
Poland, Russia, Slovak Republic, 
Ukraine, etc.

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 self-diagnosis display function is working (page 62).

Your camera does not 
work.

You are not using an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack.
t Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (page 8). 

The battery level is low (the E indicator appears 
on the LCD screen).
t Charge the battery pack (page 9).

The AC power adaptor is not connected securely.
t Connect it firmly to the DC IN jack of your 

camera and a wall outlet (mains) (page 12).

The built-in microcomputer is not working 
properly.
t Disconnect and then reconnect all power 

sources after one minute. Then turn the power 
on by sliding the POWER switch down and 
check that the camera works properly.

Your camera cannot 
record images.

The MODE selector is set to PLAY.
t Set it to MOVIE or STILL (pages 16, 20).

No “Memory Stick” has been inserted into your 
camera.
t Insert a “Memory Stick” (page 15).

The write-protect tab on the “Memory Stick” is set 
to LOCK.
t Set it to the recording position.

The picture is out of focus.  

Your camera is not in macro recording mode when 
you shoot a subject that is about 1 3/16 to 
9 7/8 inches (3 to 25 cm) away from the lens.
t Set the macro recording mode (page 41).
t Press the zoom button to set to the W side.

The resizing function does 
not work.

You cannot resize moving images and text images.

You cannot display a print 
mark.

You cannot display print marks on moving images 
and text images.

The picture is noisy.  

Your camera is placed near a TV or other 
equipment that uses strong magnets.
t Move your camera away from the TV, etc.

The 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 of the LCD screen (page 

35).

The flash does not work.  

The flash is set to 

.

t Set the flash to auto (no indicator), 

 or 

 

(page 19).

PROGRAM AE is set to the Twilight, Twilight 
plus, or Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the mode (page 42) or set the flash to 

.

The MODE selector is set to MOVIE (DSC-S50 
only).
t Set it to STILL.

The date and time are 
recorded incorrectly.

The date and time are not set correctly.
t Set the correct date and time (page 13).

Vertical streaks appear 
when you are shooting a 
very bright subject.

The smear phenomenon is happening.
t This is not a malfunction.

The battery life is short.

You are recording/playing back images under 
extremely cold temperatures.

The battery pack is not charged enough.
t Charge the battery pack fully.

The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one.

The battery remaining 
indicator is incorrect.

You have used the camera for a long time in an 
extremely hot or an extremely cold location.

The battery pack is dead.
t Replace the battery pack with a new one (page 

8).

The battery pack is discharged.
t Install a charged battery pack (pages 8, 9).

Sufficient battery 
remaining indicator is 
displayed but the power 
runs out soon.

t Fully charge the battery pack (page 9).

The zoom does not work.  

PROGRAM AE is set to the Panfocus mode.
t Cancel the Panfocus mode (page 42).

Digital zoom does not 
function. 

You cannot use digital zoom to record moving 
pictures.