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... information Index Model No. DSC-P100/P120/P150 Serial No. DSC-P100/P120/P150 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-149-853-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating...
... information Index Model No. DSC-P100/P120/P150 Serial No. DSC-P100/P120/P150 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-149-853-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating...
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...to the collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries,...RULES. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of this camera. Attention for your local authority. 3 For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be replaced,...RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
...to the collection and recycling location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries,...RULES. Please consult with the limits sets out in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of this camera. Attention for your local authority. 3 For the Customers in the plug supplied need to be replaced,...RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003.
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... Industries Association). • Playback of data loss, always copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of images recorded with your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in insufficient light emission. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the... to become discolored or to stick to remove it may cause the malfunction of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make a trial recording to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data...
... Industries Association). • Playback of data loss, always copy (back up recommendation To avoid the potential risk of images recorded with your camera are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in insufficient light emission. Exposing the LCD screen, the finder or the... to become discolored or to stick to remove it may cause the malfunction of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to make a trial recording to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data...
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... Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is capable of Macromedia, Inc. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is... equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and.... • Macromedia and Flash are of DSCP100/P120 unless noted otherwise. in this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in accordance with ...
... Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is capable of Macromedia, Inc. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is... equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and.... • Macromedia and Flash are of DSCP100/P120 unless noted otherwise. in this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in accordance with ...
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...close-ups - AF Mode 48 Setting the distance to scene conditions - Picture Effect 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying ...62 Enlarging an image - AF range finder 47 Choosing a focus operation - Folder 61 Enlarging a portion of your camera 36 Viewing images on a still image 31 Shooting according to the subject - Focus preset 49 Shooting with special effects - Manual Exposure 50 Adjusting the ...
...close-ups - AF Mode 48 Setting the distance to scene conditions - Picture Effect 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying ...62 Enlarging an image - AF range finder 47 Choosing a focus operation - Folder 61 Enlarging a portion of your camera 36 Viewing images on a still image 31 Shooting according to the subject - Focus preset 49 Shooting with special effects - Manual Exposure 50 Adjusting the ...
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Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 64 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame 65 Still image editing Protecting images - Resize 67 Choosing images to your computer - Print (DPOF) mark 68 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a ...battery pack .........117 Specifications 118 The LCD screen 120 Index Index 124 7 Rotating still images - Protect 66 Changing image size - For Windows users 81 Installing the USB driver 82 Connecting the camera to your computer 83 Copying images 84 Viewing the images on your computer -
Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 64 Playing back continuously 65 Playing back frame by frame 65 Still image editing Protecting images - Resize 67 Choosing images to your computer - Print (DPOF) mark 68 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a ...battery pack .........117 Specifications 118 The LCD screen 120 Index Index 124 7 Rotating still images - Protect 66 Changing image size - For Windows users 81 Installing the USB driver 82 Connecting the camera to your computer 83 Copying images 84 Viewing the images on your computer -
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... receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (15) H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29, 113) 8 J Microphone q; You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
... receptacle (bottom surface) G POWER lamp (15) H Finder window I Self-timer lamp (27)/ AF illuminator (29, 113) 8 J Microphone q; You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera. Identifying the parts See the pages in parentheses for details of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch).
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..., you can set various shooting functions using menus (pages 44 and 109). 10 SCN (Scene Selection) You can set various shooting functions using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to . (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are made automatically just as in... according to the scene (page 32). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can play back or edit recorded still images and movies (pages 36 and 66). In addition, you can also change the settings of the camera (pages 45 and 113). (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 76). (Playback/Edit) You ...
..., you can set various shooting functions using menus (pages 44 and 109). 10 SCN (Scene Selection) You can set various shooting functions using your camera, set the desired mark on the mode dial to . (Auto adjustment mode) The focus, exposure and white balance are made automatically just as in... according to the scene (page 32). M (Manual exposure shooting) You can play back or edit recorded still images and movies (pages 36 and 66). In addition, you can also change the settings of the camera (pages 45 and 113). (Movie shooting) You can shoot movies (page 76). (Playback/Edit) You ...
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... Adaptor 3 DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of the AC ...the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FR1 battery pack (R type) (supplied). Slide the cover in the arrow ...started Surface with the v mark facing the LCD screen side. • Do not short the DC plug of the camera.
... Adaptor 3 DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure to the DC IN jack of the AC ...the dirty plug. Use of the dirty plug may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" NP-FR1 battery pack (R type) (supplied). Slide the cover in the arrow ...started Surface with the v mark facing the LCD screen side. • Do not short the DC plug of the camera.
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... on /off when charging is completed. /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. Remaining indicator 60min Remaining time • When you switch the LCD screen on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. To remove...
... on /off when charging is completed. /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. Remaining indicator 60min Remaining time • When you switch the LCD screen on the LCD screen shows the remaining shooting or viewing time. To remove...
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... turned on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. The numbers of images that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P150 7M Approx. 7200 Approx. 360 VGA...
... turned on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. The numbers of images that the actual numbers may be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P150 7M Approx. 7200 Approx. 360 VGA...
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Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as illustrated above. Use a commercially...socket) [b]. Open the cover in any trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both from the DC IN jack of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 2 Power ...the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera in the arrow direction as this may cause a malfunction. 14 AC-LS5/LS5B • Do not use your...
Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as illustrated above. Use a commercially...socket) [b]. Open the cover in any trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect it both from the DC IN jack of the camera and from a wall outlet (wall socket). • The set is not disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket). 1 2 Power ...the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the DC IN jack of your camera in the arrow direction as this may cause a malfunction. 14 AC-LS5/LS5B • Do not use your...
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.... How to select the desired item and setting and make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on your camera for a long period of the camera, bring up and the power is set a menu item, press v/V/b/B on the control ...UP screen (page 45), and use terminal (USB / A/V). To set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect:...
.... How to select the desired item and setting and make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on your camera for a long period of the camera, bring up and the power is set a menu item, press v/V/b/B on the control ...UP screen (page 45), and use terminal (USB / A/V). To set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect:...
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... 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. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at... inserted correctly, you may be able to pop it is securely seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading an image. Slide the cover in the direction of the way in the connector.
... 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. Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at... inserted correctly, you may be able to pop it is securely seated in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading an image. Slide the cover in the direction of the way in the connector.
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...) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. 1) The factory setting is [7M] (DSC-P150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). Each uses a different compression ratio. When you select Fine, the image quality improves as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc...(E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller • For recording a larger number of images you want to shoot. Refer to the table on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. The larger the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an...
...) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the kind of images you want to shoot. 1) The factory setting is [7M] (DSC-P150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). Each uses a different compression ratio. When you select Fine, the image quality improves as photograph printing paper or postcards, etc...(E-Mail) (640×480) Smaller • For recording a larger number of images you want to shoot. Refer to the table on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. The larger the number of pixels (dots) (horizontal × vertical), which compose an...
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...can be saved in other modes, see page 108. 4) For more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images Examples based on the LCD screen. • You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 45. • When images ...recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150) 16MB 4 (9) 32MB 9 (18) 64MB 18 (36) 128MB...
...can be saved in other modes, see page 108. 4) For more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images Examples based on the LCD screen. • You can resize the images later (Resize function, see page 45. • When images ...recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150) 16MB 4 (9) 32MB 9 (18) 64MB 18 (36) 128MB...
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Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. • The minimum focal distance ... create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter or speaker (page 8). 1 , Set the mode dial to , and ...
Basic still image shooting - Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with both hands and position the subject in the center of the focus frame. • The minimum focal distance ... create new folders and select folders to be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder window, flash emitter or speaker (page 8). 1 , Set the mode dial to , and ...
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...the subject.) • If you try to shoot a subject that is not yet recorded. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from flashing to prevent wearing down . In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. Auto ...Focus When you release the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for details. 23 Shooting still images The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The...
...the subject.) • If you try to shoot a subject that is not yet recorded. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from flashing to prevent wearing down . In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. Auto ...Focus When you release the shutter button, shooting will be frozen for details. 23 Shooting still images The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick." When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its background is poor. • The...
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... playback starts due to the image processing. The minimum focal distance to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 113). When you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1.... The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). Zoom Your camera is 3×. When digital zoom is set [Digital Zoom] to match the shooting purpose. Checking the last image you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on ...
... playback starts due to the image processing. The minimum focal distance to digital zoom when the zoom scale exceeds 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 113). When you shot - Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1.... The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). Zoom Your camera is 3×. When digital zoom is set [Digital Zoom] to match the shooting purpose. Checking the last image you press the zoom button, the zoom scaling indicator appears on ...
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...), [5M] (DSC-P100/P120) or [3:2], so set a different image size. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 14× DSC-P100/P120 Image ... set to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images Precision digital zoom Optical zoom Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to the zoom type. - This function...This lets you purchase your camera, the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the...
...), [5M] (DSC-P100/P120) or [3:2], so set a different image size. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 14× DSC-P100/P120 Image ... set to [Smart] in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images Precision digital zoom Optical zoom Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to the zoom type. - This function...This lets you purchase your camera, the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the...