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Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in a residential installation. ...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. Telephone No.: 201-930... fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Never expose the battery pack to temperature above 60°C (140°F), such as in a car parked in a residential installation. ...of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to rain or moisture. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. Telephone No.: 201-930... fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...mark) must be sure to power this camera. Certain countries may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,... Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 CAUTION 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. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony...
...mark) must be sure to power this camera. Certain countries may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837,... Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 CAUTION 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. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony...
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...battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10... using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - AF range finder 42 Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode 43 Setting the distance to setup and operate your camera 14 How to scene conditions - Scene Selection 55 Adding ...
...battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on a TV screen 32 Deleting still images Deleting images 34 Formatting a "Memory Stick 37 Before advanced operations How to the subject - Burst 3 (DSC-P10/P12)/ Burst 2 (DSC-P8 53 Shooting still images for e-mail - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10... using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - AF range finder 42 Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode 43 Setting the distance to setup and operate your camera 14 How to scene conditions - Scene Selection 55 Adding ...
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... Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 95 Self-diagnosis display 97 Additional information Number of a still image.........59 Enlarging an image - Rotate 61 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Protect 63 Changing image size - For Windows users 74 Copying images... of images that can be saved or shooting time 98 Menu items 100 SET UP items 104 Precautions 107 On "Memory Stick 108 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........109 Specifications 110 The LCD screen 112 Index Index 115 7
... Troubleshooting 87 Warnings and messages 95 Self-diagnosis display 97 Additional information Number of a still image.........59 Enlarging an image - Rotate 61 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Protect 63 Changing image size - For Windows users 74 Copying images... of images that can be saved or shooting time 98 Menu items 100 SET UP items 104 Precautions 107 On "Memory Stick 108 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........109 Specifications 110 The LCD screen 112 Index Index 115 7
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... shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/"Memory Stick" cover L RESET button (87) M Access lamp (17) N Battery eject lever (10) O Jack cover P (USB) jack (78) 9
... shoot movies, Clip Motion images or Multi Burst mode images : To view or edit images J Zoom button (for shooting) (23)/ Index button (for viewing) (31) K Battery/"Memory Stick" cover L RESET button (87) M Access lamp (17) N Battery eject lever (10) O Jack cover P (USB) jack (78) 9
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... of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated above. You can use the dirty plug. Slide... the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated. Make sure the battery pack is firmly ...
... of the arrow. • Be sure to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with the B mark facing toward the battery compartment as illustrated above. You can use the dirty plug. Slide... the cover in the arrow direction as illustrated. Make sure the battery pack is firmly ...
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... the remaining shooting or viewing time. 60min 3.1M 101 4 S AF • The black portion of the battery remaining indicator in the direction of your camera. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on /off when charging is completed. /CHG /CHG lamp • After charging the... battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be ...
... the remaining shooting or viewing time. 60min 3.1M 101 4 S AF • The black portion of the battery remaining indicator in the direction of your camera. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on /off when charging is completed. /CHG /CHG lamp • After charging the... battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be ...
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... the conditions of use the camera with the battery back. After the charging is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The flash strobes once every two times - of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 ...Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). When [Power Save] is switched alternately between the W and T ends - of Battery life screen images (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M VGA On Approx. 180 Approx. 90 Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 On Approx. 180 Approx. 90 Off Approx. 240 Approx...
... the conditions of use the camera with the battery back. After the charging is [Off] (page 105). • [Power Save] appears only when you shoot images in the following conditions: - The flash strobes once every two times - of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 ...Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). When [Power Save] is switched alternately between the W and T ends - of Battery life screen images (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M VGA On Approx. 180 Approx. 90 Off Approx. 240 Approx. 120 On Approx. 180 Approx. 90 Off Approx. 240 Approx...
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... as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the power when the mode dial is operating using a battery pack. Turning off function only operates when the camera is set to [Off]: approximately three minutes 14 How to use the control button to make the setting. The POWER ..., then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. Turning on/off your camera for a while* during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. When you turn on . Do...
... as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the power when the mode dial is operating using a battery pack. Turning off function only operates when the camera is set to [Off]: approximately three minutes 14 How to use the control button to make the setting. The POWER ..., then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. Turning on/off your camera for a while* during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. When you turn on . Do...
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... to turn on the control button, then press z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to , SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
... to turn on the control button, then press z. Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y] (month/day/year) or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year). • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for saving the time data, is set to , SCN, or . • To change the date and time, set the mode dial...
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..." all the way in until it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in so that it is recording or reading an image. To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to record or display images with the "Memory... Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If the "Memory Stick" is not inserted correctly, you may be able to pop it clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory ...
..." all the way in until it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in so that it is recording or reading an image. To remove a "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to record or display images with the "Memory... Stick." 3 Access lamp , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If the "Memory Stick" is not inserted correctly, you may be able to pop it clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory ...
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... AE/AF lock indicator changes to [Multi AF] (page 42). (Programmed mode) You can set the desired shooting functions using a battery pack, if you do not operate the camera for details. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the...the "Memory Stick." See page 42 for a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . The shutter sounds. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. SCN ...
... AE/AF lock indicator changes to [Multi AF] (page 42). (Programmed mode) You can set the desired shooting functions using a battery pack, if you do not operate the camera for details. When the recording lamp (page 9) goes out, you can shoot the next image. • When operating the...the "Memory Stick." See page 42 for a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . The shutter sounds. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following conditions. SCN ...
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... turned off. 28 Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to [Single] (page 43). • If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the AE/AF lock indicator...
... turned off. 28 Shooting images with the finder Finder Histogram on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to [Single] (page 43). • If you press (Flash mode)/ (Self-timer)/ (Macro) with the AE/AF lock indicator...
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... near the center of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green after the focus is given to the AF response and the battery consumption. The focus is not displayed. This is useful for focusing on the center of the image, so it is estimated as an average, so..., the distance to , SCN or . MENU Control button Mode dial 42 Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus...
... near the center of the AF range finder frame changes from white to green after the focus is given to the AF response and the battery consumption. The focus is not displayed. This is useful for focusing on the center of the image, so it is estimated as an average, so..., the distance to , SCN or . MENU Control button Mode dial 42 Choosing a focus range finder frame - AF range finder Mode dial: /SCN/ Multipoint AF ( ) The camera calculates the distance in three areas to the left and right and in the center of the image, letting you shoot using the auto focus...
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...the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in other AF mode. The camera operates in the dark place - Monitoring AF (M AF ) This shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When...• There is no lock sound when the focus is adjusted. • When shooting with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is useful for focusing. Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from near ...
...the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in other AF mode. The camera operates in the dark place - Monitoring AF (M AF ) This shortens the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. When...• There is no lock sound when the focus is adjusted. • When shooting with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is useful for focusing. Choosing a focus operation -AF Mode Mode dial: SET UP You can select from near ...
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...AC Adaptor, see page 17. Proceed to recognize the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* "USB Mode Normal" appears on the rear panel. • When using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. When a USB connection is set to copy ...into a wall outlet (wall socket). Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images...
...AC Adaptor, see page 17. Proceed to recognize the camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* "USB Mode Normal" appears on the rear panel. • When using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. When a USB connection is set to copy ...into a wall outlet (wall socket). Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images...
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... inside If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your camera, try the following solutions. date and time are cleared.) If code displays "C:ss:ss" appear on the tables below. RESET button Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot...
... inside If you experience trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your camera, try the following solutions. date and time are cleared.) If code displays "C:ss:ss" appear on the tables below. RESET button Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot...
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... correctly. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). • If you used the camera. • The mode dial is on the camera. p Replace the battery pack with the LCD screen turned off suddenly. p Set it to... or SET UP. p Replace the battery pack with a cotton swab, etc., and charge the battery pack (page 10). The subject is turned on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Properly connect the AC ...
... correctly. • The AC Adaptor is disconnected. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). • If you used the camera. • The mode dial is on the camera. p Replace the battery pack with the LCD screen turned off suddenly. p Set it to... or SET UP. p Replace the battery pack with a cotton swab, etc., and charge the battery pack (page 10). The subject is turned on the camera again (page 14) or use the AC Adaptor (page 13). p Properly connect the AC ...
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...). You cannot install the USB driver. p Use the supplied USB cable (pages 78 and 84). p Set it again firmly. Cause - - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • [USB Connect...
...). You cannot install the USB driver. p Use the supplied USB cable (pages 78 and 84). p Set it again firmly. Cause - - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are not using the supplied USB cable. • The USB cable is not connected firmly. • [USB Connect...
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...cannot format a "Memory Stick." You cannot restore them. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 109). p This is not working camera does not work. p Replace it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13). is set to the LOCK ...unnecessary images (pages 34 and 70). • The write-protect switch on a "Memory Stick." properly. is discharged. p Turn off the camera. 94 • The battery pack is set the "Memory Stick" write-protect by mistake. Symptom You cannot record on the "Memory Stick" p Set it to the ...
...cannot format a "Memory Stick." You cannot restore them. Solution p Use an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (page 109). p This is not working camera does not work. p Replace it securely to the DC IN jack of your camera and to a wall outlet (wall socket) (page 13). is set to the LOCK ...unnecessary images (pages 34 and 70). • The write-protect switch on a "Memory Stick." properly. is discharged. p Turn off the camera. 94 • The battery pack is set the "Memory Stick" write-protect by mistake. Symptom You cannot record on the "Memory Stick" p Set it to the ...