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...battery pack (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for digital still camera "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • Operating instructions "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (1) Notes before use your camera before using the camera... • If you do not operate the camera for use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in (Setup1), and select the ...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to drop the battery pack. Digital Still Camera...
...battery pack (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for digital still camera "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • Operating instructions "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (1) Notes before use your camera before using the camera... • If you do not operate the camera for use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in (Setup1), and select the ...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to drop the battery pack. Digital Still Camera...
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...• When the camera cannot focus on the selected image. Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting ... z. Some functions are : - SELECT TO NEXT To cancel a selection Select an image you shot (Quick Review) 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN Using the...Digital Zoom]. 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Holding the camera 1 Select a mode. Movie: Position the subject in on the control button. Scene Selection modes The following modes are displayed a size smaller. Still...
...• When the camera cannot focus on the selected image. Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting ... z. Some functions are : - SELECT TO NEXT To cancel a selection Select an image you shot (Quick Review) 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN Using the...Digital Zoom]. 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Holding the camera 1 Select a mode. Movie: Position the subject in on the control button. Scene Selection modes The following modes are displayed a size smaller. Still...
Operating Instructions
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... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or ...15 of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. The supplied interface cable must be sure to attach the fuse cover...
... ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. If the plug supplied with BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or ...15 of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. The supplied interface cable must be sure to attach the fuse cover...
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... image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using the camera for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may not properly charge the battery pack. The heat of flash emission may not be repairable. • Do not aim the... is not fully charged, you can use . Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as this camera is dirty. This is working correctly. • Be careful not to use up ) data to ...
... image data breakdown, damage or loss. • Clean the flash surface before using the camera for this camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by this may not properly charge the battery pack. The heat of flash emission may not be repairable. • Do not aim the... is not fully charged, you can use . Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as this camera is dirty. This is working correctly. • Be careful not to use up ) data to ...
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more...
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... 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 22 Using the mode dial 23 Using the menu Using menu items...White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of lighting 12 Quality -
... 10 Exposure - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Focusing on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/viewed 22 Using the mode dial 23 Using the menu Using menu items...White Bal) ISO (P.Quality) Mode (REC Mode) M (Interval) (Flash Level) PFX (P.Effect) (Saturation) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 On the effects of contents Notes on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of lighting 12 Quality -
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...55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant ...printer 67 Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 90 Using the Cyber-shot...
...55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant ...printer 67 Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 90 Using the Cyber-shot...
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Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
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When shooting still images When shooting movies 60min STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32...
When shooting still images When shooting movies 60min STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32...
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... (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram ...21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (34) Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on the...
... (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images. Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram ...21) Recording time [maximum recordable time] (21) Multi Burst interval (34) Remaining number of vibration. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on the...
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When playing back still images 60min 1.3 M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode...
When playing back still images 60min 1.3 M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode...
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... is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The zoom is used - of images 7M VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 8200 Approx. 8200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 Approx. 410 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: ...- The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. The power turns on and off many times - The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The battery power is low - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min...
... is set to [Bright] - [AF Mode] is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The zoom is used - of images 7M VGA(E-Mail) Approx. 8200 Approx. 8200 Battery life (min.) Approx. 410 Approx. 410 • Viewing single images in the following conditions: ...- The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. The power turns on and off many times - The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The battery power is low - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min...
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...the date and time - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image...you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is set to resume playback in series. • You cannot... use the following procedure. - Deleting a frame in a series of continuous shots (Units: images) Quality Size Fine Standard 7M 5 8 3:2 5 8 5M 6 11 3M 9 17 1M 22 41 ...
...the date and time - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image...you cannot set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is set to resume playback in series. • You cannot... use the following procedure. - Deleting a frame in a series of continuous shots (Units: images) Quality Size Fine Standard 7M 5 8 3:2 5 8 5M 6 11 3M 9 17 1M 22 41 ...
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This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is pressed and held halfway down . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is pressed and held halfway down . Monitor (M AF) Automatically ...is not available when the image size is shown in the [Single] mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to a maximum of [Smart] is set to 3×...
This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is pressed and held halfway down . Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The W side of this line is the optical zoom area, and the T side is pressed and held halfway down . Monitor (M AF) Automatically ...is not available when the image size is shown in the [Single] mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. Image size and maximum zoom scale using optical zoom (up to a maximum of [Smart] is set to 3×...
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...the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . On Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Shutter Turns on the beep.../shutter sound when you operate the camera. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with the AC Adaptor. Bright Brightens. Beep...
...the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . On Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Shutter Turns on the beep.../shutter sound when you operate the camera. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The default settings are marked with the AC Adaptor. Bright Brightens. Beep...
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...socket) with the AC Adaptor. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the camera and the computer. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn on the screen of the camera. Wait for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the... battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to recognize the camera. 2 Connect the camera to [Normal] (page 51). 56
...socket) with the AC Adaptor. "USB Mode Normal" appears on the camera and the computer. Do not operate the computer until the indicators turn on the screen of the camera. Wait for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the... battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to recognize the camera. 2 Connect the camera to [Normal] (page 51). 56
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... runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in "Read This First"). The battery pack runs down too quickly. • You are dirty so the battery pack is complete. 75 Troubleshooting Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with a new one. Replace it with a new...
... runs out too quickly. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in "Read This First"). The battery pack runs down too quickly. • You are dirty so the battery pack is complete. 75 Troubleshooting Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with a new one. Replace it with a new...
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...page 23). This is discharged. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. 76 Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is not visible on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read ...(page 88). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to , P, M, or SCN when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" (page 88). Do one . Change ...
...page 23). This is discharged. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. 76 Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is not visible on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read ...(page 88). • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • Set the mode dial to , P, M, or SCN when shooting still images. • Set the mode dial to other than [640(Fine)]. - Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" (page 88). Do one . Change ...
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... prevent accidental erasure. 79 Troubleshooting Cannot shoot images in "Read This First"). • The battery level is full. Install a charged battery pack. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 23). • ...37), or set the write-protect switch on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to "Computers" (page 80) in USB mode. This is close. Viewing images Refer to the color system of your...
... prevent accidental erasure. 79 Troubleshooting Cannot shoot images in "Read This First"). • The battery level is full. Install a charged battery pack. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to (page 23). • ...37), or set the write-protect switch on the TV screen. • Check [Video Out] to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to "Computers" (page 80) in USB mode. This is close. Viewing images Refer to the color system of your...
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Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is not long enough to cut (shorter than the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer is not ...(page 55). • Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is low (t step 1 in the...
Your computer does not recognize your camera. • Turn on the camera (t step 2 in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is not long enough to cut (shorter than the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer is not ...(page 55). • Your computer does not properly recognize the device because you connected the camera and your computer without passing through a USB hub or other than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is low (t step 1 in the...