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.... - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock ...unit to radio communications. For the Customers in a residential installation. Never expose the battery pack to the following measures: - Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
.... - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the presence of FCC Rules. WARNING To prevent fire or shock ...unit to radio communications. For the Customers in a residential installation. Never expose the battery pack to the following measures: - Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 This device complies...Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P8 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P10 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 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 ... transfer to power this camera. If the plug supplied with your nearest Sony service station. For more information regarding recycling of the battery used . Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800...
...HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. 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 ... transfer to power this camera. If the plug supplied with your nearest Sony service station. For more information regarding recycling of the battery used . Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800...
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... the parts 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure -...your camera .. 39 Changing the menu settings 39 Changing the items in Multi Burst mode - E-Mail 53 Shooting still images with the exposure shifted - EV adjustment 45 Displaying a histogram 46 Selecting the metering mode 47 Shooting three images with audio files - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 ...
... the parts 8 Getting started Charging the battery pack 10 Using an external power source 13 Using your camera abroad 13 Turning on the LCD screen of contents Before using auto adjustment mode 21 Checking the last image you shot - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure -...your camera .. 39 Changing the menu settings 39 Changing the items in Multi Burst mode - E-Mail 53 Shooting still images with the exposure shifted - EV adjustment 45 Displaying a histogram 46 Selecting the metering mode 47 Shooting three images with audio files - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 ...
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... 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 Rotate 61 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Advanced still image...
... 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 Rotate 61 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 61 Playing back continuously 62 Playing back frame by frame - Advanced still image...
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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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...AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to the ... IN jack of the AC Adaptor with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FC11 battery pack (C type) (supplied). Use of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with a dry cotton bud. Connect the plug with the v...
...AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Make sure the battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to the ... IN jack of the AC Adaptor with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FC11 battery pack (C type) (supplied). Use of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with a dry cotton bud. Connect the plug with the v...
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...battery remaining indicator in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it takes about one minute for the correct battery...circumstances or conditions. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on /off when charging is completed. /CHG /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect ...Charging time Approximate time to a wall outlet (wall socket). To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) 1 ...
...battery remaining indicator in the direction of the arrow, and remove the battery pack. • Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it takes about one minute for the correct battery...circumstances or conditions. Battery remaining indicator The battery remaining indicator on /off when charging is completed. /CHG /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect ...Charging time Approximate time to a wall outlet (wall socket). To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Getting started 2 To wall outlet (wall socket) 1 ...
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...the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 VGA DSC-P8 Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 3.1M Approx. 3850 ...it more and more and as necessary. Shooting one time every 30 seconds 12 - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The camera has been turned on and off many times - Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set to [Off] in the SET UP settings ...
...the /CHG lamp flashes and the LCD screen turns off DSC-P10/P12 Approx. 90 Approx. 135 DSC-P8 Approx. 100 Approx. 145 3) Shooting continuously at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P10/P12 5.0M Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 VGA DSC-P8 Approx. 3600 Approx. 180 3.1M Approx. 3850 ...it more and more and as necessary. Shooting one time every 30 seconds 12 - Viewing still images2) NP-FC11 (supplied) Image size No. The camera has been turned on and off many times - Set the mode dial to SET UP, and set to [Off] in the SET UP settings ...
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... a while* during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off . • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the power when the mode ...dial is set to prevent wearing down the battery. Turning off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. When you turn on . Auto power-off function If you...
... a while* during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off . • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor with the lens portion extended, as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the power when the mode ...dial is set to prevent wearing down the battery. Turning off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. When you turn on . Auto power-off function If you...
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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 ...
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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... is recording or reading an image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 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... it clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in the connector.
... is recording or reading an image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. 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... it clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in the connector.
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... according to the AF response and the battery consumption. The image will be recorded in the "Memory Stick." In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between...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 a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . There are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. 60min...
... according to the AF response and the battery consumption. The image will be recorded in the "Memory Stick." In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the camera and dark. • The contrast between...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 a while during recording or playback, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down . There are automatically adjusted to allow easy shooting. 60min...
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... 23). • When the LCD screen is turned off r Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is set to confirm the image using the LCD screen. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen. • For...
... 23). • When the LCD screen is turned off r Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF The finder is convenient when you want to save battery power, or when it is set to confirm the image using the LCD screen. To confirm the recordable range, use the LCD screen. • For...
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.... c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with a certain amount of vibration. 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 use the smart zoom or... the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. The Center AF automatically focuses only on the center of the image, so it is not in the desired image composition. a Set the ...
.... c Select 9 (Focus) with b/B, then select [Multi AF] or [Center AF] with a certain amount of vibration. 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 use the smart zoom or... the focus position according to the subject position and size, and "AF mode" which sets the focus operation according to the AF response and the battery consumption. The Center AF automatically focuses only on the center of the image, so it is not in the desired image composition. a Set the ...
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... displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 The camera operates in the dark place - When you compose images with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is completed in Single AF mode. For quicker shooting, using the... finder frame is pressed and held halfway down . When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down to lock the focus. • Battery consumption may not be faster than in order to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects with B/v/V. Monitoring AF (M AF ) This shortens the...
... displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 Advanced still image shooting 43 The camera operates in the dark place - When you compose images with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is completed in Single AF mode. For quicker shooting, using the... finder frame is pressed and held halfway down . When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down to lock the focus. • Battery consumption may not be faster than in order to keep up when shooting fast moving subjects with B/v/V. Monitoring AF (M AF ) This shortens the...
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...you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. b Turn on your computer and the camera. • When you use the AC Adaptor. • For further details on the AC Adaptor...the USB cable to your computer automatically runs the used program to page 81. Connect the AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into the camera. Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you copy images to your computer using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard ...
...you connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the rear panel. • When using the battery pack, copying may be failed or cause data corruption by battery shutoff. b Turn on your computer and the camera. • When you use the AC Adaptor. • For further details on the AC Adaptor...the USB cable to your computer automatically runs the used program to page 81. Connect the AC Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into the camera. Connecting the camera to your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you copy images to your computer using Windows XP, the AutoPlay wizard ...
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... front edge of the battery pack (page 10). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). RESET button Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot charge the battery pack. p Consult your camera, try the following solutions. Troubleshooting 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The /CHG...
... front edge of the battery pack (page 10). p Install the battery pack correctly (page 10). RESET button Battery pack and power Symptom You cannot charge the battery pack. p Consult your camera, try the following solutions. Troubleshooting 87 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 2 Should your camera still not work properly, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The /CHG...
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... power was turned off the last time you used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). • You are ... Adaptor (page 13). The power turns off automatically to other modes (pages 21 and 68). 88 Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is not visible on , the camera turns off suddenly. p Clean the pins of the AC Adaptor with a new one. p Install the...
... power was turned off the last time you used the camera for a long time in an extremely hot or an extremely cold location. • A deviation has occurred in the remaining battery time. • The battery pack is discharged. • The battery pack is dead (page 110). • You are ... Adaptor (page 13). The power turns off automatically to other modes (pages 21 and 68). 88 Symptom The battery remaining indicator is incorrect, or sufficient battery remaining indicator is not visible on , the camera turns off suddenly. p Clean the pins of the AC Adaptor with a new one. p Install the...
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...be cut a movie. You cannot cut . Cause • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on your camera from the USB connectors. Cause - - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your... camera. • The camera is not connected directly to your computer. • The USB driver is not long enough...
...be cut a movie. You cannot cut . Cause • You cannot display print (DPOF) marks on your camera from the USB connectors. Cause - - • The camera is turned off. • The battery level is low. • You are connected to other equipment besides the keyboard, the mouse, and your... camera. • The camera is not connected directly to your computer. • The USB driver is not long enough...
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...on the screen. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a charged battery pack or use (page 107). p Turn off the camera. 94 • The battery pack is discharged. p Delete unnecessary images (pages 34 and 70). • The ...temperature for the long time. You cannot identify an indicator on the camera. The camera becomes - p Charge the battery pack (page 10). Symptom You cannot record on , but the • The built-in microcomputer is not working camera does not work. switch to the LOCK position to a wall outlet...
...on the screen. If this does not work, press the RESET button located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover with a charged battery pack or use (page 107). p Turn off the camera. 94 • The battery pack is discharged. p Delete unnecessary images (pages 34 and 70). • The ...temperature for the long time. You cannot identify an indicator on the camera. The camera becomes - p Charge the battery pack (page 10). Symptom You cannot record on , but the • The built-in microcomputer is not working camera does not work. switch to the LOCK position to a wall outlet...