Read This First guide
Page 1
...; NP-FR1 battery pack (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for the first time. • The camera is lit, never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off automatically to prevent wearing down to display the menu screen. ... operate the camera for future reference. Digital Still Camera 2-582-853-11 (1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for a period of 25°C (77°F). DSC-P200 Refer to ...
...; NP-FR1 battery pack (1) • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for the first time. • The camera is lit, never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off automatically to prevent wearing down to display the menu screen. ... operate the camera for future reference. Digital Still Camera 2-582-853-11 (1) Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for a period of 25°C (77°F). DSC-P200 Refer to ...
Operating Instructions
Page 3
...one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to this equipment for your safety and convenience. "Memory Stick" For Customers in the U.S.A. ...Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). If the plug supplied with the limits set out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with this camera...
...one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to this equipment for your safety and convenience. "Memory Stick" For Customers in the U.S.A. ...Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet). If the plug supplied with the limits set out in Europe This product has been tested and found compliant with this camera...
Operating Instructions
Page 4
.... • Be careful not to your eyes. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera (page 92). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The camera may not be able to record or play back...to maintain the battery pack's functions (page 90). • For details on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, see page 88. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used The IC recording medium used by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany...
.... • Be careful not to your eyes. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor • For details on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera (page 92). • Do not shake or strike the camera. The camera may not be able to record or play back...to maintain the battery pack's functions (page 90). • For details on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack, see page 88. Notes on using your camera Types of "Memory Stick" that can be used The IC recording medium used by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... 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 friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your...
... 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 friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 36 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 43 Camera 1 44 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 47 2 Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool 48 Format Create REC. Folder Setup 1 50 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Setup 2 51 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
Folder Change REC. Viewing menu 36 (Folder) - (Protect) DPOF (Print) (Slide) (Resize) (Rotate) (Divide) (Setup) Using the Setup screen Using Setup items 43 Camera 1 44 1 AF Mode Digital Zoom Date/Time Red Eye Reduction AF Illuminator Auto Review Camera 2 47 2 Enlarged Icon Memory Stick Tool 48 Format Create REC. Folder Setup 1 50 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Setup 2 51 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8
Operating Instructions
Page 9
...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...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail ... file size. 13 When you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Although you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when...
Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is printed or displayed on the screen of detail, but small file size) Example: An attached image to be sent by e-mail ... file size. 13 When you cannot see the differences on a computer screen. Although you select a high compression ratio, the image lacks the fineness of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when...
Operating Instructions
Page 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
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
Operating Instructions
Page 17
... step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (32) Recording folder (48) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (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-diagnosis display (85) Date/Time (45) ISO number (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.
... step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (32) Recording folder (48) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (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-diagnosis display (85) Date/Time (45) ISO number (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.
Operating Instructions
Page 18
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 ... Folder-file number (36) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 Indication PictBridge connecting (68) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Playback folder (36) Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (36) Self-diagnosis display (85) Counter (21) 18
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 ... Folder-file number (36) Playback bar (t step 6 in "Read This First") C Display 101 8/8 12/12 C:32:00 00:00:12 Indication PictBridge connecting (68) Remaining "Memory Stick" capacity (21) Playback folder (36) Image number/Number of images recorded in selected folder (36) Self-diagnosis display (85) Counter (21) 18
Operating Instructions
Page 21
... number of images listed is for movies that can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The recording time of time for when [Mode] is set to [Normal]. ...• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst]. • When ...
... number of images listed is for movies that can be only recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO". • For image size and image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera. The recording time of time for when [Mode] is set to [Normal]. ...• The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set to [Multi Burst]. • When ...
Operating Instructions
Page 22
...uses increases and also over time (page 90). • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. • Shooting movies continuously with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at about ... once every ten times • The measurement method is low When viewing still images Size No. The zoom is set to [Monitor] - The zoom is used - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The numbers of images 7M VGA(E-Mail) ...
...uses increases and also over time (page 90). • The number of images that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. • Shooting movies continuously with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at about ... once every ten times • The measurement method is low When viewing still images Size No. The zoom is set to [Monitor] - The zoom is used - The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 The numbers of images 7M VGA(E-Mail) ...
Operating Instructions
Page 31
...] and [ WB ] modes, the white balance function is automatically set . Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while the flashes quickly. Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under the same lighting conditions as you... select WB(Fluorescent). • Except in the memory, (One push) is selected again. After selecting , do as follows. 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of a image look strange. ...
...] and [ WB ] modes, the white balance function is automatically set . Use automatic white balance. • Do not shake or strike the camera while the flashes quickly. Adjusts for places where the lighting conditions change quickly such as a party hall, or under the same lighting conditions as you... select WB(Fluorescent). • Except in the memory, (One push) is selected again. After selecting , do as follows. 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of a image look strange. ...
Operating Instructions
Page 33
... to M, 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 full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be able to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedure. - ...is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. • The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27). To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is 1M. • You may...
... to M, 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 full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be able to resume playback in series. • You cannot use the following procedure. - ...is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. • The image size of images shot in the [Multi Burst] mode depending on the Scene mode (page 27). To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is 1M. • You may...
Operating Instructions
Page 36
...details on the control button. Folder] (page 49) • When multiple folders are marked with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page ...25 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 48). You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. OK See the ...
...details on the control button. Folder] (page 49) • When multiple folders are marked with v, then press z. z On the [Folder] The camera stores images in the folder is displayed, the following procedure. Cancel Cancels the selection. 1 Select the desired folder with b/B on the operation t page ...25 The default settings are created in the "Memory Stick" and the first or last image in a specified folder of a "Memory Stick" (page 48). You can change the folder for recording images t [Change REC. OK See the ...
Operating Instructions
Page 38
... index mode 1 Select the image for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode." 2 Press z to print (page... 70). (Print) See page 67. (Slide) Plays back recorded images in single-image mode." To cancel protection of all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to remove protection in step 5 of "To...
... index mode 1 Select the image for all images to be unprotected. 4 Press MENU, select [OK] with B, then press z. • Note that formatting the "Memory Stick" erases all images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] in step 4 of "To protect images in index mode." 2 Press z to print (page... 70). (Print) See page 67. (Slide) Plays back recorded images in single-image mode." To cancel protection of all the data in the "Memory Stick" even if images are protected, and these images cannot be recovered. • It may take some time to remove protection in step 5 of "To...
Operating Instructions
Page 39
... all the images have been played back, the slide show starts. Repeat On Off Plays back images in the selected folder. For details on the "Memory Stick". After all images in a continuous loop.
... all the images have been played back, the slide show starts. Repeat On Off Plays back images in the selected folder. For details on the "Memory Stick". After all images in a continuous loop.
Operating Instructions
Page 40
... an image. Cancel Cancels division. 40 This is the recommended function to use when the "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be displayed... on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Also note that number is deleted and that you cannot...
... an image. Cancel Cancels division. 40 This is the recommended function to use when the "Memory Stick" capacity is insufficient, or when you attach movies to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be displayed... on the image. (Rotate) Rotates a still image. Also note that number is deleted and that you cannot...
Operating Instructions
Page 48
...". The message "All data in a "Memory Stick" for recording images. Cancel Cancels folder creation. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Create REC. OK Cancel 2 Select [OK] with the camera. OK See the following procedure. To delete a ...folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with v, then press z. The folder creation screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Folder Creates a folder in Memory Stick...
...". The message "All data in a "Memory Stick" for recording images. Cancel Cancels folder creation. 1 Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press z. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Create REC. OK Cancel 2 Select [OK] with the camera. OK See the following procedure. To delete a ...folder, use your computer, etc. • Up to "999MSDCF." • Images are marked with v, then press z. The folder creation screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Folder Creates a folder in Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
Page 51
...PAL mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe). 51 PictBridge Connects the camera to connected equipment. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 67). Series Assigns numbers to files... in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number...
...PAL mode (e.g., for the USA, Japan). NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode (e.g., for Europe). 51 PictBridge Connects the camera to connected equipment. Video Out Sets the video signal output according to a PictBridge compliant printer (page 67). Series Assigns numbers to files... in sequence even if the recording folder or the "Memory Stick" is changed. (When the replaced "Memory Stick" contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number, a number one higher than the largest number...