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...Light off: Completed (Disconnect the AC Adaptor.) • It takes approximately 200 minutes to frequently asked questions can use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on /set is not disconnected from damage by being dropped, etc. Align v at a ...the image size selected. 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 the first time. • The camera is a precision instrument. DSC-P200 Refer to "User's ...
...Light off: Completed (Disconnect the AC Adaptor.) • It takes approximately 200 minutes to frequently asked questions can use your camera. © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan Printed on /set is not disconnected from damage by being dropped, etc. Align v at a ...the image size selected. 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 the first time. • The camera is a precision instrument. DSC-P200 Refer to "User's ...
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... Shoots whitish scenes brightly. t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 27) To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press . Movie: Position the subject in bright places. Control button Zoom button To stop recording, ...S AF • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Against light To identify items on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later). Use the finder for...
... Shoots whitish scenes brightly. t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 27) To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press . Movie: Position the subject in bright places. Control button Zoom button To stop recording, ...S AF • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. Against light To identify items on the control button repeatedly until the shutter operates (approximately 10 seconds later). Use the finder for...
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...below. Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 ...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 Additional information on this product. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This ...
...below. Refer to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 ...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 Additional information on this product. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This ...
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... on the supplied AC Adaptor for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture... Lithium-Ion batteries. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF... FCC RULES. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. For more information regarding recycling of this equipment for using connection cables shorter than 3 ...
... on the supplied AC Adaptor for customers in the EMC Directive for your nearest Sony service station. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture... Lithium-Ion batteries. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES003. 3 and Canada THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF... FCC RULES. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. For more information regarding recycling of this equipment for using connection cables shorter than 3 ...
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... in insufficient light emission. • To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton swab, etc. This may not properly... charge the battery pack. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 4 The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to use the...
... in insufficient light emission. • To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up the existing charge and remove it from your camera, then store it may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with a dry cotton swab, etc. This may not properly... charge the battery pack. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 4 The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to use the...
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.... Warning on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for effective use. 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). • Playback of... images recorded with your camera are operational for models with a power zoom lens. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Unauthorized...
.... Warning on the LCD screen, LCD finder (for effective use. 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). • Playback of... images recorded with your camera are operational for models with a power zoom lens. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. • Do not press against the LCD screen. Unauthorized...
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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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Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects ...) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 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 Quality -
Focusing on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Adjusting the light intensity 11 Color - Table of contents Notes on a subject successfully 10 Exposure - On the effects ...) (Contrast) (Sharpness) (Setup) 7 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 Quality -
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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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...Copying images to 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 ...
...Copying images to 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 ...
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... techniques for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. It tells you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you can enjoy your side. Focus ...VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down . Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F2.8 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so on t [Focus] (page 29) Hints for...
... techniques for preventing blur Hold the camera steadily, keeping your arms at your camera. It tells you press the shutter button halfway down, the camera adjusts the focus automatically (Auto Focus). Also, you can stabilize the camera by leaning against a tree or a building beside you can enjoy your side. Focus ...VGA FINE 101 96 Press fully down . Remember to press the shutter button only halfway down S AF 30 F2.8 To shoot a still image difficult to use various camera functions such as the mode dial (page 23), the menus (page 25), and so on t [Focus] (page 29) Hints for...
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...in the auto adjustment mode. t page 24 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording ...determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t page 30 Characteristics of the subject to be measured to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter...
...in the auto adjustment mode. t page 24 [EV]: Allows you to adjust the exposure that the camera will receive when you release the shutter. Shutter speed = Length of time the camera receives Exposure: light Aperture = Size of the opening allowing light to pass through ISO = Recording ...determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. t page 30 Characteristics of the subject to be measured to flow. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter...
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... a smaller file size. 13 When you cannot see the differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. Description of pixels. If it contains a... large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time ...
... a smaller file size. 13 When you cannot see the differences on the screen of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is made up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. Description of pixels. If it contains a... large number of pixels, the picture becomes large, it takes up of a collection of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time ...
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...") B Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") C Flash (t step 5 in parentheses for wrist strap (t "Read This First") You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
...") B Shutter button (t step 5 in "Read This First") C Flash (t step 5 in parentheses for wrist strap (t "Read This First") You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the...
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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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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 ...-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. 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...
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 ...-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. 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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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
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... display to [3:2]. - You are using playback zoom. - You are rotating still images. - Playback of movies. When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is... following situations - In the Multi Burst mode. - The image size is displayed during playback may not appear for about two seconds. You are using the digital zoom. -
... display to [3:2]. - You are using playback zoom. - You are rotating still images. - Playback of movies. When you select (flash)/ (self-timer)/ (macro), the image is displayed for images recorded using other cameras. • When you set the LCD screen to Off, the digital zoom does not function (page 44) and [AF Mode] is... following situations - In the Multi Burst mode. - The image size is displayed during playback may not appear for about two seconds. You are using the digital zoom. -
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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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...No. The zoom is low When viewing still images Size No. The numbers of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is used - The camera has been turned on and off once every...the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off many times - The surrounding temperature is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - The flash strobes once every two times - LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. ...
...No. The zoom is low When viewing still images Size No. The numbers of images that can be recorded/ viewed and the battery life are decreased under the following situations: - (P.Quality) is set to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is used - The camera has been turned on and off once every...the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on and off many times - The surrounding temperature is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - The flash strobes once every two times - LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. ...