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DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer__________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. DSC-P8/P10/P12 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-892-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images ... bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
DSC-P8/P10/P12 Serial No. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer__________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. DSC-P8/P10/P12 © 2003 Sony Corporation 3-080-892-12(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images ... bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
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... is fitted to this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to power this camera. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION... be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your safety and convenience. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or BSI... transfer to be used rechargeable batteries to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of the...
... is fitted to this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to power this camera. CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION... be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by returning your safety and convenience. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 3 You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or BSI... transfer to be used rechargeable batteries to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic field at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of the...
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... be careful not to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may ...stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for effective use The heat of your camera. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that generates strong radio...
... be careful not to a disk. Back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may ...stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be compensated for effective use The heat of your camera. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that generates strong radio...
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... trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of ...trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ... in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustration Illustrations used in this manual are not used in ...
... trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • Pentium is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft and Windows are , in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of ...trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick Duo" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick PRO" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ... in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On illustration Illustrations used in this manual are not used in ...
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Quick Review 23 Using the zoom feature 23 Shooting close-ups - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only 48 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 57 E-Mail 53 Shooting still images with the exposure shifted - Voice 54 Shooting according to ... 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 - Macro 24 Using the self-timer 25 Selecting a flash mode 26 Shooting images...
Quick Review 23 Using the zoom feature 23 Shooting close-ups - Focus preset 44 Adjusting the exposure - Exposure Bracket (DSC-P10/P12 only 48 Adjusting color tones - Picture Effect 57 E-Mail 53 Shooting still images with the exposure shifted - Voice 54 Shooting according to ... 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 - Macro 24 Using the self-timer 25 Selecting a flash mode 26 Shooting images...
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The number of actually recorded pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. 0 qa • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on DSCP8 shows the number of effective pixels. The effective ... Finder window I Self-timer lamp (25)/ AF illuminator (27, 104) J Lens 8 K Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the recommendation of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
The number of actually recorded pixels is determined according to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. • Do not touch the microphone while recording. 0 qa • The "3.2 MEGA PIXELS" indicated on DSCP8 shows the number of effective pixels. The effective ... Finder window I Self-timer lamp (25)/ AF illuminator (27, 104) J Lens 8 K Tripod receptacle (bottom surface) • Use a tripod with a screw length of the JCIA (Japan Camera Industry Association). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to the recommendation of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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... the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. DC plug 3 AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Do not use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2...• Do not short the DC plug of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with a metallic object, as this may not properly charge the battery pack. 10 Open the cover in the direction...
... the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. DC plug 3 AC Adaptor , Open the jack cover and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Getting started Charging the battery pack Jack cover 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Do not use only C type battery pack (page 109). 2...• Do not short the DC plug of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 14). • Your camera operates with a metallic object, as this may not properly charge the battery pack. 10 Open the cover in the direction...
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... then to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor at a temperature 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...
... then to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor at a temperature 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...
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... /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). The 1 factory setting is low The battery capacity decreases as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image...
... /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). The 1 factory setting is low The battery capacity decreases as you use the camera with a fully charged battery pack at 160 (Mail) image...
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...and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as this may cause... a malfunction. 13 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it from the wall outlet ... easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the DC IN jack of your camera. If any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to...
...and connect the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of the camera. • The set is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as this may cause... a malfunction. 13 Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as it from the wall outlet ... easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting the plug from the DC IN jack of your camera. If any country or area with the v mark facing up. • Connect the AC Adaptor to...
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... desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. When you turn on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. Turning on/off...the lens portion moves. Do not touch the lens portion while it is on. The auto power-off your camera for 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,...
... desired value, then press the center z or b/B to make the changes. When you turn on your camera POWER POWER button POWER lamp , Press POWER. Turning off function only operates when the camera is operating using a battery pack. The auto power-off the power Press POWER again. Turning on/off...the lens portion moves. Do not touch the lens portion while it is on. The auto power-off your camera for 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,...
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... clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all of the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in the direction of the arrow. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 108. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Never...
... clicks as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all of the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is securely seated in the direction of the arrow. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 108. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Never...
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... viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in these cases. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10... the number of effective pixels. The number of remaining shooting images is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen. 20
... viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can be saved in these cases. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity 16MB Image size 5.0M 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 4.5M(3:2) 6 (DSC-P10/P12) (11) 3.1M 10 (18) 2.8M(3:2) 10... the number of effective pixels. The number of remaining shooting images is maximum 3.1 MEGA PIXELS. • When 1600×1200 size images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, "2.0M" indicator appears on the LCD screen. 20
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... Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to a subject is as when you release the shutter button, shooting will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for a split second depending...• The frame indicated on . • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) or more To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the ...
... Shooting still images 1 , Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 23). • This camera can continue to a subject is as when you release the shutter button, shooting will be recorded appears on the LCD screen for a split second depending...• The frame indicated on . • Do not touch the lens portion while it is operating, such as follows: DSC-P10/P12: Approx.50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W)/ 60 cm (23 5/8 inches) (T) or more DSC-P8: Approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches) (W/T) or more To shoot subjects at distances closer than this, use the ...
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In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following ...you can select from the following conditions. See page 42 for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to...to the AF response and the battery consumption. The shutter sounds. SCN (Scene selection) You can choose from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is set ...
In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from the following ...you can select from the following conditions. See page 42 for still image shooting When shooting still images with your camera, you try to shoot a subject that is difficult to focus on, the AE/AF lock indicator changes to...to the AF response and the battery consumption. The shutter sounds. SCN (Scene selection) You can choose from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The subject is set ...
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... self-timer 60min VGA 101 96 S AF 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting still images 2 , Center the subject in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may be correctly set to , SCN or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down...
... self-timer 60min VGA 101 96 S AF 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF F2.8 30 Shooting still images 2 , Center the subject in front of the camera, the focus and the exposure may be correctly set to , SCN or . 2 , Center the subject in the frame, and press the shutter button fully down...
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.... • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting, instead, indicator appears in red during playback only. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is superimposed onto ... then press z. Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B. • If you select [Date], the date is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 2 , Select 1 (Camera1) (DSC-P10/ P12) or (Camera) (DSC-P8) with the mode dial set to SET UP. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image.
.... • When images are shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during shooting, instead, indicator appears in red during playback only. • On DSC-P10/P12, item is superimposed onto ... then press z. Select [Date/Time] with v/V, then press B. • If you select [Date], the date is displayed as and (page 104). 1 2 2 , Select 1 (Camera1) (DSC-P10/ P12) or (Camera) (DSC-P8) with the mode dial set to SET UP. Date: Superimposes the year, month and day onto the image.
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... Various image information items are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on viewing movies, see page 69. • For a detailed description of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index (nine-image) screen 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME SINGLE ...Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the power. Index (triple-image) screen Three images are also displayed. • For details on the screen. Viewing images...
... Various image information items are displayed simultaneously in separate panels on viewing movies, see page 69. • For a detailed description of your camera Single (single-image) screen 60min VGA 101 8/9 Index (nine-image) screen 101-0008 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME SINGLE ...Shutter Speed: 1/30 Exposure Value: 0.0 ISO: 100 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM SINGLE DISPLAY BACK/NEXT You can view images shot with your camera almost immediately on the power. Index (triple-image) screen Three images are also displayed. • For details on the screen. Viewing images...
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... audio/video input jacks of the TV. Viewing images on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may differ depending on the camera. For a details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 3 , Set the... mode dial to , and turn on your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable. 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to "Video...
... audio/video input jacks of the TV. Viewing images on the control button to select the desired image. • When using your camera abroad, it may differ depending on the camera. For a details, see the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 101-0002 2003 7 4 10:30PM BACK/NEXT VOLUME 3 , Set the... mode dial to , and turn on your camera and the TV before connecting the camera and the TV with the A/V connecting cable. 2 TV/Video switch , Turn on the TV and set the TV/ Video switch to "Video...
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..., Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.
..., Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera.