Read This First guide
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...). Battery eject lever To use your camera before using the camera for digital still camera "Read This First" (this may take longer... the size with your camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in (Setup1), and select the desired language. DSC-P200 Refer to "User's ...Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for the first time. • The camera is not disconnected from damage by being ... Guide/ Troubleshooting" (1) Notes before use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in until the correct battery remaining ...
...). Battery eject lever To use your camera before using the camera for digital still camera "Read This First" (this may take longer... the size with your camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied) in (Setup1), and select the desired language. DSC-P200 Refer to "User's ...Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for the first time. • The camera is not disconnected from damage by being ... Guide/ Troubleshooting" (1) Notes before use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in until the correct battery remaining ...
Operating Instructions
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... in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera Using the ...menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate volume)...
... in Japan Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera Using the ...menu Using the Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate volume)...
Operating Instructions
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...radio waves or emits radiation. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Notes on using your... camera or recording media, etc. 4 The lens for a long time, use . In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your camera, then store it in some ...
...radio waves or emits radiation. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before using the camera for the first time. (t step 1 in"Read This First") • The battery pack can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Notes on using your... camera or recording media, etc. 4 The lens for a long time, use . In addition to malfunctions and an inability to your camera, then store it in some ...
Operating Instructions
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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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...pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing at a larger size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size... printing at postcard size For sending an image by the number of pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up more ...
...pixels = 7,077,888 pixels 2 Image size: VGA(E-Mail) 640 pixels×480 pixels = 307,200 pixels Pixels Selecting the image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Pixel Many (Fine image quality and large file size) Example: Printing at a larger size Few (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size... printing at postcard size For sending an image by the number of pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is printed or displayed on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is made up more ...
Operating Instructions
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... screws, and may damage the camera. F Microphone G Finder window (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (46) I Lens J Speaker (bottom) 14 A AE/AF lock lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B /Charge lamp (orange) (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Finder (t step 5 in "Read This First") D LCD screen E (Display...
... screws, and may damage the camera. F Microphone G Finder window (t step 5 in "Read This First") H Self-timer lamp (t step 5 in "Read This First")/AF illuminator (46) I Lens J Speaker (bottom) 14 A AE/AF lock lamp (green) (t step 5 in "Read This First") B /Charge lamp (orange) (t step 1 in "Read This First") C Finder (t step 5 in "Read This First") D LCD screen E (Display...
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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
Operating Instructions
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (44) AF range finder frame (29) Focus preset distance (29) Manual exposure 16 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...
Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (44) AF range finder frame (29) Focus preset distance (29) Manual exposure 16 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...
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...0EV EV level value (27) DPOF (not displayed in "Read This First") 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. Enjoying the camera C Display 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD... 640 160 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (32) Recording...
...0EV EV level value (27) DPOF (not displayed in "Read This First") 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. Enjoying the camera C Display 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD... 640 160 FINE STD 101 00:00:00 [00:28:05] 1/30" 400 C:32:00 Indication Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Image quality (32) Recording...
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...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 (23, 32) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (37) Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36)...
...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 (23, 32) Playback (t step 6 in "Read This First") Volume (t step 6 in "Read This First") Protect (37) Print order (DPOF) mark (70) Change folder (36)...
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Enjoying the camera D Display +2.0EV WB Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69) EV level value (27) ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) Flash White balance (31) 500 F2.8 Shutter speed (24) Aperture value (24) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Recording date/time of the playback image (45) Menu/Guide menu (25) Select images Adjust volume 19
Enjoying the camera D Display +2.0EV WB Indication Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal (69) EV level value (27) ISO number (32) Metering mode (30) Flash White balance (31) 500 F2.8 Shutter speed (24) Aperture value (24) Playback image (t step 6 in "Read This First") E Display 2005 1 1 DPOF BACK/ NEXT VOLUME Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Recording date/time of the playback image (45) Menu/Guide menu (25) Select images Adjust volume 19
Operating Instructions
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... details on the functions available t page 26) 23 Mode dial : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed...with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in "Read This First" SCN: Scene Selection mode Allows you to the scene. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (...
... details on the functions available t page 26) 23 Mode dial : Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed...with preset settings according to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. t step 5 in "Read This First" SCN: Scene Selection mode Allows you to the scene. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (...
Operating Instructions
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...0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Shooting menu For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can select the desired setting) Flash AF range finder Focus...step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined by the camera. Toward - SL Auto/ / WB - Macro - - ( : you can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of...
...0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. The exposure is determined automatically by the camera. Shooting menu For details on the exposure t page 11 • The compensation value can select the desired setting) Flash AF range finder Focus...step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined by the camera. Toward - SL Auto/ / WB - Macro - - ( : you can be set in 1/3EV increments. • If a subject is being shot in "Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of...
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... the saturation of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal - ( -) Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 5 in "Read This First" • This does not appear when (Twilight mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). (Fireworks mode...
... the saturation of flash light. + ( +) Toward +: Makes the flash level higher. Normal - ( -) Toward -: Makes the flash level lower. • To change flash mode t step 5 in "Read This First" • This does not appear when (Twilight mode), (Fireworks mode) or (Candle mode) is selected in the Scene mode (page 27). (Fireworks mode...
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...recording folder as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M The setting size is just a guideline. 5M t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to an image ...slide show ends. The resized image is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in "Read This First" 3M 1M VGA Cancel Cancels resizing. 1 Display the image you change the size of 3:2. 39 After all images stored on the "Memory Stick...
...recording folder as a new file. The original image is retained even after resizing. 7M The setting size is just a guideline. 5M t step 4 in "Read This First" • You cannot change from a small size to a large size, the image quality deteriorates. • You cannot resize to an image ...slide show ends. The resized image is just a guideline, so it as the newest file. • For details on [Image Size] t step 4 in "Read This First" 3M 1M VGA Cancel Cancels resizing. 1 Display the image you change the size of 3:2. 39 After all images stored on the "Memory Stick...
Operating Instructions
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...• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time. • You cannot insert the date and time ...use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the screen during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. However, this phenomenon... of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The date and time appear in the [Multi Burst] mode. • The date and...
...• The date is inserted in the order you select. (t step 2 "Set the clock" in "Read This First") Off Does not superimpose the date and time. • You cannot insert the date and time ...use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to prevent the effects of the screen during shooting, instead, the indicator appears. However, this phenomenon... of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. The date and time appear in the [Multi Burst] mode. • The date and...
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Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 43 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Cancels setting the clock. 52 Clock Set Sets the date and time.
Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 43 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Cancels setting the clock. 52 Clock Set Sets the date and time.
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Installing the software You can do not connect the camera to start up the functions: Click one of A-D, then click the button at the lower right of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains ... on the screen. 62 PicturePackage A B C D What you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 55), do : A Burning Video CD The "ImageMixer VCD2" screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next] twice. This section describes the English screen. The "License...
Installing the software You can do not connect the camera to start up the functions: Click one of A-D, then click the button at the lower right of the supplied software The supplied CD-ROM contains ... on the screen. 62 PicturePackage A B C D What you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 55), do : A Burning Video CD The "ImageMixer VCD2" screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next] twice. This section describes the English screen. The "License...
Operating Instructions
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..."Stage 3: Printing" (page 68). Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel [Select] Selects images and prints all the images in "Read This First"). Printing still images 69 When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print as a single ...want to print. This function may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 67) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 68), then proceed with the following. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the cable ...
..."Stage 3: Printing" (page 68). Print All In This Folder DPOF image Select Cancel [Select] Selects images and prints all the images in "Read This First"). Printing still images 69 When [Index] is set to [Off]: Select the number of sheets of an image that you want to print as a single ...want to print. This function may not all fit onto a single sheet depending on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 67) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to the printer" (page 68), then proceed with the following. The image is printed. • Do not disconnect the cable ...
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mark in step 5, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. The mark turns white. Printing still images 71 To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in [All In This 5 Select ...the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. Green mark To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Marking in index mode 1 Display...
mark in step 5, then press z. Select [Off], then press z. The mark turns white. Printing still images 71 To remove the mark in index mode Select the images from which you want to remove the mark in [All In This 5 Select ...the image you want to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. Green mark To cancel, select [Cancel] in step 4 or select [Exit] in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to mark other images. 7 Press MENU. 8 Select [OK] with v/V, then press z. • You cannot add a Folder]. Marking in index mode 1 Display...