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...Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera...169; 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Additional information on the bottom. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's ...
...Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First" (separate volume) Explains the set-up and basic operations for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera...169; 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in the space provided below. Additional information on the bottom. Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Record the serial number in Japan Digital Still Camera User's ...
Operating Instructions
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... battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the battery pack for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 4 Use of a dirty plug may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Notes on recording/playback • Before you do not intend... to make sure that can be used The IC recording medium used by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in "Read This First") • The battery pack can be charged even if it may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with...
... battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the battery pack for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media, etc. 4 Use of a dirty plug may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes. Notes on recording/playback • Before you do not intend... to make sure that can be used The IC recording medium used by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in "Read This First") • The battery pack can be charged even if it may cause malfunction. • Clean the DC plug of the AC Adaptor with...
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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 ...
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 ...
Operating Instructions
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...;2,304 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... For printing at A4 size For printing at postcard size For sending an image by the number of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when...
...;2,304 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... For printing at A4 size For printing at postcard size For sending an image by the number of small dots called pixels. Enjoying the camera Quality On "image quality" and "image size" A digital image is displayed in combination (page 32) You can select the compression ratio when...
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...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... (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") I Mode dial (23) J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") D Multi connector (bottom) (56) E Tripod ...
...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... (Image Size/Delete) button (t step 4 and 6 in "Read This First") I Mode dial (23) J For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (t step 5 in "Read This First") For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button/ (Index) button (t step 6 in "Read This First") D Multi connector (bottom) (56) E Tripod ...
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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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...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 5 in... "Read This First") Scene Selection (t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (23) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (45) Sharpness (35) Saturation (34) Contrast (35) AF illuminator (46) Metering mode ...
...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 5 in... "Read This First") Scene Selection (t step 5 in "Read This First") Mode dial (23) Flash mode (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (45) Sharpness (35) Saturation (34) Contrast (35) AF illuminator (46) Metering mode ...
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... Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. 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 "Read This First") Self-diagnosis display (85) Date/Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + ...the column on the left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear 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...
... Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. 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 "Read This First") Self-diagnosis display (85) Date/Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + ...the column on the left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 Even if the vibration warning appears, you from shooting clear 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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... 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) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback ...(32) B Display 101-0012 Indication 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:...
... 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) Zoom scaling (t step 6 in "Read This First") Frame by frame playback ...(32) B Display 101-0012 Indication 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:...
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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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...Also you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 24). t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to the desired function. Mode dial :... Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the ...
...Also you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) (page 24). t step 5 in "Read This First" Still image shooting modes : Auto adjustment mode Allows easy shooting with preset settings according to the desired function. Mode dial :... Shooting movies t step 5 in "Read This First" Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically. Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the ...
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... 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 functions is determined by the camera. SL Auto/ / WB - Toward + M +2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is... Burst/Multi Burst - SCN (Scene) For details t step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by the camera. Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure.
... 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 functions is determined by the camera. SL Auto/ / WB - Toward + M +2.0EV 0EV m -2.0EV Toward +: Brightens an image. The exposure is... Burst/Multi Burst - SCN (Scene) For details t step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by the camera. Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure.
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... portrait mode), (Candle mode) is selected in monochrome (black and white). 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 turned off. (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of flash light...
... portrait mode), (Candle mode) is selected in monochrome (black and white). 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 turned off. (Saturation) Adjusts the saturation of flash light...
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Plays back all images stored on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z. Repeat On Off Plays back images in "Read This First" 3M 1M VGA Cancel Cancels resizing. 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to an image size of a recorded image (Resize), .../next image with v/V/b/B on the "Memory Stick". For details on the operation t page 25 Using the menu Image Folder All Plays back all images in "Read This First" • You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images. • When you change the image size of 3:2. 39 The slide...
Plays back all images stored on the control button. 2 Select [Start] with v/V, then press z. Repeat On Off Plays back images in "Read This First" 3M 1M VGA Cancel Cancels resizing. 1 Display the image you want to resize. 2 Press MENU to an image size of a recorded image (Resize), .../next image with v/V/b/B on the "Memory Stick". For details on the operation t page 25 Using the menu Image Folder All Plays back all images in "Read This First" • You cannot change the size of movies or [Multi Burst] images. • When you change the image size of 3:2. 39 The slide...
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... later. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • 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 into movies or images in red on... on the lower-right corner of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Select this before shooting. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to superimpose the date or time ...
... later. Date Superimposes the year, month and day. • 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 into movies or images in red on... on the lower-right corner of the optical zoom. • The AF range finder frame does not appear when using the digital zoom. Select this before shooting. Does not use Red Eye Reduction. • Because it takes about a second until the shutter clicks, hold the camera firmly to superimpose the date or time ...
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Cancels setting the clock. 52 OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 43 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Clock Set Sets the date and time.
Cancels setting the clock. 52 OK Cancel For details on the operation t page 43 Select [OK] with v on the control button, and press z. Then, perform the procedure explained in "Setting the clock" (t step 2 in "Read This First"). Clock Set Sets the date and time.
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...The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage]. Read the agreement carefully. Using the supplied software This section describes the process using the following the instructions on the screen. 62 If you accept... Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next] twice. 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...
...The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click (My Computer) t (PICTUREPACKAGE) 2 Click [PicturePackage]. Read the agreement carefully. Using the supplied software This section describes the process using the following the instructions on the screen. 62 If you accept... Setup Language" screen appears. 3 Select the desired language, then click [Next] twice. 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...
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...use terminal while the (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal) indicator appears on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 67) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z. 4 Select the desired printing method with the following....sets of an image that you want to print as an index image. • The designated number of images may not all the images in "Read This First"). The index screen appears. 2 Press MENU to the printer" (page 68), then proceed with b/B, then press z. To print images...
...use terminal while the (Do not disconnect the cable for multi-use terminal) indicator appears on the index screen Perform "Stage 1: Preparing the camera" (page 67) and "Stage 2: Connecting the camera to display the menu. 3 Select [ ] (Print) with B, then press z. 4 Select the desired printing method with the following....sets of an image that you want to print as an index image. • The designated number of images may not all the images in "Read This First"). The index screen appears. 2 Press MENU to the printer" (page 68), then proceed with b/B, then press z. To print images...
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... with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
... with b/B, then press z. 4 Select [Select] with v/V/b/B, then press z. A green mark appears on the selected image. Marking in index mode 1 Display the index screen. (t step 6 in "Read This First") 2 Press MENU to remove the mark in step 5, then press z.
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... battery pack cannot be charged while the camera is discharged. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in an extremely cold location (page 90). • The terminals of the battery pack, and release the safety tab (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Install the battery in...
... battery pack cannot be charged while the camera is discharged. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Install a charged battery pack (t step 1 in an extremely cold location (page 90). • The terminals of the battery pack, and release the safety tab (t step 1 in "Read This First"). • Install the battery in...