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...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do not operate the camera for still... • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for digital still camera "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • ...camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in any trouble occurs, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). • After use • Charge the supplied battery pack before charging starts. 1 Install the battery pack. Digital Still Camera...
...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do not operate the camera for still... • Wrist strap (1) • CD-ROM (Cyber-shot application software) (1) • Operating instructions for digital still camera "Read This First" (this manual) (1) • ...camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in any trouble occurs, immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). • After use • Charge the supplied battery pack before charging starts. 1 Install the battery pack. Digital Still Camera...
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... depending on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later). To return to match the scene conditions. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the...8226; You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Snow Shoots whitish scenes brightly. Recompose the shot and focus again. Shooting close -up (Macro) Before step 2, press B ( ) on the control button. Twilight ...
... depending on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later). To return to match the scene conditions. Still image (auto adjustment mode): Select . Press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes, and a beep sounds until the...8226; You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Snow Shoots whitish scenes brightly. Recompose the shot and focus again. Shooting close -up (Macro) Before step 2, press B ( ) on the control button. Twilight ...
Operating Instructions
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...be found at our Customer Support Website. Model No. Additional information on this product. Record the serial number 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...Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate ...
...be found at our Customer Support Website. Model No. Additional information on this product. Record the serial number 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...Setup screen Using your computer Printing still images Connecting your camera to your Sony dealer regarding this product and answers to these numbers whenever you call upon your TV Troubleshooting Others Index © 2005 Sony Corporation DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate ...
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For more information regarding recycling of this camera. If the plug supplied with this equipment for customers in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to be replaced, a fuse of FCC Rules. ...(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound...as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in the U.S.A.
For more information regarding recycling of this camera. If the plug supplied with this equipment for customers in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to be replaced, a fuse of FCC Rules. ...(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound...as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in the U.S.A.
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... • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick Duo": Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Do not use up ) data to get the camera wet. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before use the partially charged capacity of Carl Zeiss in... light emission. • To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it before using the camera for if recording or playback is a "Memory Stick". Water entering the inside of "Memory Stick" that can be charged even if it is not...
... • "Memory Stick" • "Memory Stick Duo": Inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Do not use up ) data to get the camera wet. Notes on the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack • Charge the supplied NP-FR1 battery pack before use the partially charged capacity of Carl Zeiss in... light emission. • To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it before using the camera for if recording or playback is a "Memory Stick". Water entering the inside of "Memory Stick" that can be charged even if it is not...
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...films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of such materials may trail across ... high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. 5 On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association...
...films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Unauthorized recording of such materials may trail across ... high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using this camera. 5 On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association...
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...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 favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 ...
...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 favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 ...
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... Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table...
... Identifying parts 14 Indicators on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table...
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Folder Change REC. Folder Setup 1 50 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Setup 2 51 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 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 Change REC. Folder Setup 1 50 1 LCD Backlight Beep Language Setup 2 51 2 File Number USB Connect Video Out Clock Set 8 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.
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...your computer 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...
...your computer 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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...halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps 60min VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, you can enjoy your side. It tells...Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus... 25), and so on. Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you press...
...halfway down, then Flashing,lit/beeps 60min VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down , the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, you can enjoy your side. It tells...Focus Focusing on a subject successfully When you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you how to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus... 25), and so on. Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down. Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images Focus Exposure Color Quality This section describes the basics so you press...
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... Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light ...light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of "aperture"...
... Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you to pass through ISO = Recording sensitivity Overexposure = too much light Whitish image Correct exposure Underexposure = too little light ...light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. Open In-focus range narrows, both backward and forward. 11 Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to change the part of "aperture"...
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... (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 13 "Image size" is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of small dots called pixels....For 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 ...
... (Rough image quality but has a smaller file size. 13 "Image size" is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when digital images are saved. If it contains a large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of small dots called pixels....For 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 ...
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You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer 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 ...
You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer 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 ...
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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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... 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-timer (t step 5 in the column on the left hand side... 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. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images.
... 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-timer (t step 5 in the column on the left hand side... 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. Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear images.
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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 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.
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...when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - You are using the digital zoom. - You are rotating still images. - S AF LCD screen off Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to... Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is displayed. - During playback in the following situations - In index mode. - Histogram on , image information is displayed for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD ...
...when shooting and during playback. • The histogram does not appear: When shooting in the following situations - You are using the digital zoom. - You are rotating still images. - S AF LCD screen off Indicators on 60min VGA 101 96 S AF • When you set the histogram display to... Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is displayed. - During playback in the following situations - In index mode. - Histogram on , image information is displayed for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD ...
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...image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for when [Mode] is set to ...[Normal]. • The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set...
...image quality, see page 13. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on the shooting conditions. Enjoying the camera Number of still images and recording time of movies The tables show the approximate number of still images and the length of time for when [Mode] is set to ...[Normal]. • The size of a single still image is 1M when [Mode] is set...
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... at about three second intervals When shooting movies LCD screen On Approx. 160 min. Shooting once every 30 seconds - The zoom is low When viewing still images Size No. The surrounding temperature is based on and off many times - The zoom is set to [Monitor] - The flash is used frequently ... shoot images in [Normal] mode with an image size of [160] When shooting still images Size 7M VGA(EMail) LCD screen On Off On Off No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those...
... at about three second intervals When shooting movies LCD screen On Approx. 160 min. Shooting once every 30 seconds - The zoom is low When viewing still images Size No. The surrounding temperature is based on and off many times - The zoom is set to [Monitor] - The flash is used frequently ... shoot images in [Normal] mode with an image size of [160] When shooting still images Size 7M VGA(EMail) LCD screen On Off On Off No. The camera has been turned on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Note that the actual numbers may be less than those...