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...) (1) • USB, A/V cable for multiuse terminal (1) • NP-FR1 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/...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do not leave the camera with your camera before using the camera for a period of 25°C (77°F). To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to prevent the camera...
...) (1) • USB, A/V cable for multiuse terminal (1) • NP-FR1 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/...DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do not leave the camera with your camera before using the camera for a period of 25°C (77°F). To check the remaining battery time Press POWER to prevent the camera...
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... Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting images when it is dark or against light (default setting) Forced...; When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Use the finder for still images Checking the last image you shoot a still image of the focus frame. Control button Zoom button...(Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you shot (Quick Review) Press b ( ) on modes, see below. • The setting is maintained even when ...
... Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting images when it is dark or against light (default setting) Forced...; When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Use the finder for still images Checking the last image you shoot a still image of the focus frame. Control button Zoom button...(Delete) and select [Select] with v/V on the control button, then press z. 2 Select the image you shot (Quick Review) Press b ( ) on modes, see below. • The setting is maintained even when ...
Operating Instructions
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... BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location ...nearest you change the fuse. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony...feet). Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit ...
... BS 1363 is fitted to this camera. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location ...nearest you change the fuse. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony...feet). Should the fuse in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit ...
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... of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with excellent contrast. Or it may not properly charge the battery pack. Use of a dirty plug may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits... occurs, remove it in a cool, dry place. 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 a "Memory Stick". The lens for...
... of Carl Zeiss in Germany. Carl Zeiss lens This camera is equipped with excellent contrast. Or it may not properly charge the battery pack. Use of a dirty plug may cause the malfunction of your camera. • Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits... occurs, remove it in a cool, dry place. 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 a "Memory Stick". The lens for...
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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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... 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 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...
... 11 Color - Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - On "image quality" and "image size 13 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...
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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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... 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 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) White balance (31) Standby/Recording a movie (t step...
... 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 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32) White balance (31) Standby/Recording a movie (t step...
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... in the column on the left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 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 (20, 28) • appears when histogram display... 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...
... in the column on the left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 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 (20, 28) • appears when histogram display... 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...
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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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The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The camera has been turned on and off many times - The battery power is low - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) 370 185 500 250 370 185 500 250 • Shooting in the following conditions: - LCD screen... The zoom is based on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - The ...
The surrounding temperature is low When viewing still images Size No. The camera has been turned on and off many times - The battery power is low - of images (Approx.) Battery life (min.) 370 185 500 250 370 185 500 250 • Shooting in the following conditions: - LCD screen... The zoom is based on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as necessary. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - The ...
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... 1M. • You may not be able to (No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be able to 1/6 ...second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is displayed as a single image with [Multi Burst] - Dividing a series of images shot with...
... 1M. • You may not be able to (No flash). • When recording with [Multi Burst] - To play back images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is full, the [Burst] stops. • You may not be able to 1/6 ...second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is displayed as a single image with [Multi Burst] - Dividing a series of images shot with...
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... Zoom scaling indicator 44 Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with . This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is set to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. The W side of 6×, but the ) image quality...
... Zoom scaling indicator 44 Smart (Smart zoom) ( ) Enlarges the image digitally with . This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery consumption is set to 3×). When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. The W side of 6×, but the ) image quality...
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Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you operate the camera. Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Beep Selects the sound...
Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you operate the camera. Language Selects the language to be used to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Beep Selects the sound...
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... the computer. 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. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To a wall outlet (wall socket) To the multi connector AC...
... the computer. 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. Stage 3: Connecting the camera and your computer To a wall outlet (wall socket) To the multi connector AC...
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... 1 in "Read This First"). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with a new one . • Disconnect the DC plug from the current one. Turn the camera off (t step 2 in "Read This First"). The /Charge lamp flashes when charging a battery pack. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This...
... 1 in "Read This First"). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Clean them with a new one . • Disconnect the DC plug from the current one. Turn the camera off (t step 2 in "Read This First"). The /Charge lamp flashes when charging a battery pack. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This...
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...8226; Turn on the screen (page 20). Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Check the free capacity of the following : - Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do one . Turn ...Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" (page 88). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). •...
...8226; Turn on the screen (page 20). Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Check the free capacity of the following : - Shooting still images/movies The screen does not turn on , the camera turns off suddenly. • If you do one . Turn ...Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" (page 88). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is full, do not operate the camera for about three minutes while the power is on the camera. • Install the battery pack correctly (t step 1 in "Read This First"). •...
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Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in USB mode. Install a charged battery pack. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" to image processing. The image ... subject is low. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is in "Read This First"). • The battery level is close. This is full. Cannot shoot images in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to the correct procedure (page 60). You have...
Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in USB mode. Install a charged battery pack. Deleting/Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image. • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Set the write-protect switch on the "Memory Stick" to image processing. The image ... subject is low. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is in "Read This First"). • The battery level is close. This is full. Cannot shoot images in conjunction with the following items. Your camera cannot play back images. • Set the mode dial to the correct procedure (page 60). You have...
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Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to cut (shorter than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to your computer without passing through... work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. 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 low (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (page 51). • Disconnect all equipment...
Computers You do not know if the OS of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to cut (shorter than about two seconds). • Cancel the protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to your computer without passing through... work. • You cannot resize movies and Multi Burst images. 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 low (t step 1 in the (Setup) menu (page 51). • Disconnect all equipment...