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... Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P100/P120/P150...
... Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your computer_________ Troubleshooting Additional information Index Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. DSC-P100/P120/P150...
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...radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to persons. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P100, DSC-P120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This ...of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to comply with Part 15 of important operating and...
...radio/ TV technician for a digital device pursuant to persons. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P150 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P100, DSC-P120 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Note: This ...of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to comply with Part 15 of important operating and...
Operating Instructions
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... 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - Using auto adjustment mode ..... 22 Checking the last image you shot - Scene Selection 32 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 36 Viewing images...
... 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - Using auto adjustment mode ..... 22 Checking the last image you shot - Scene Selection 32 6 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 36 Viewing images...
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...following conditions: - The battery power is low - of 25°C (77°F). The power turns on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account...with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FR1 (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen On Off DSC-P150 Approx. 130 min. The numbers of uses increases and over time (page 117). Note that the actual numbers may be recorded/viewed when ...
...following conditions: - The battery power is low - of 25°C (77°F). The power turns on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account...with a fully charged battery pack (supplied) at about three second intervals Shooting movies3) NP-FR1 (supplied) LCD screen LCD screen On Off DSC-P150 Approx. 130 min. The numbers of uses increases and over time (page 117). Note that the actual numbers may be recorded/viewed when ...
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... select the desired item and setting, then press z to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the control button to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off...
... select the desired item and setting, then press z to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this may cause malfunction. • If you turn on the control button to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off...
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... image size with v/V on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set . Shooting still images Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P150 DSC-P100/P120 7M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M Image Size 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial...
... image size with v/V on the power. , and • You can also carry out this operation when the mode dial is set . Shooting still images Setting the still image size Mode dial DSC-P150 DSC-P100/P120 7M 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M Image Size 5M 5M 3:2 3M 1M VGA(E-Mail) Image Size 1 , Set the mode dial...
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... shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one. 3072 2592 640 Display size: 7M (DSC-P150 only) Image size: 7M 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels=7,077,888 pixels Display size: 5M Image size: 5M...data also increases and the number of images you want to shoot. 1) The factory setting is [7M] (DSC-P150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (...which compose an image. The image size is the highest image quality on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically.
... shows a brief image using the maximum image size and the minimum one. 3072 2592 640 Display size: 7M (DSC-P150 only) Image size: 7M 3072 pixels × 2304 pixels=7,077,888 pixels Display size: 5M Image size: 5M...data also increases and the number of images you want to shoot. 1) The factory setting is [7M] (DSC-P150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). Image size and quality You can choose image size (number of pixels) and image quality (...which compose an image. The image size is the highest image quality on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically.
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...resize the images later (Resize function, see page 45. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown ...below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150) 16MB 4 (9) 32MB 9 (18) 64MB 18 (36) 128MB 37 (73) MSX256 67 (132) MSX512 MSX-1G 137 (268) 279 (548) 3:2 (DSC-P150... the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images
...resize the images later (Resize function, see page 45. • When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera, the display may differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown ...below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150) 16MB 4 (9) 32MB 9 (18) 64MB 18 (36) 128MB 37 (73) MSX256 67 (132) MSX512 MSX-1G 137 (268) 279 (548) 3:2 (DSC-P150... the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images
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...flashes, and AF operates with priority on the selected image size as optical zoom. When you purchase your camera, the image size is enlarged with the same feeling as follows. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA...7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the digital zoom. Optical zoom: - Precision digital zoom Optical zoom Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images When you use the smart zoom ...
...flashes, and AF operates with priority on the selected image size as optical zoom. When you purchase your camera, the image size is enlarged with the same feeling as follows. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA...7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the digital zoom. Optical zoom: - Precision digital zoom Optical zoom Precision digital zoom All image sizes are enlarged up to [Precision] in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images When you use the smart zoom ...
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...or the subject has no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not recommended. 29 Shooting still images The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to [On], the flash is strobed twice ...8226; The AF range finder frame does not appear. Although there are no contrast, focus will not be achieved. * DSC-P150: A distance up to approx. 4.0 m (13 feet 1 3/8 inches) (W)/3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (T) DSC-P100/P120: A distance up to [On] in the menu settings. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light...
...or the subject has no problems with safety, directly looking into the AF illuminator emitter at close range is not recommended. 29 Shooting still images The indicator appears on the LCD screen, and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to [On], the flash is strobed twice ...8226; The AF range finder frame does not appear. Although there are no contrast, focus will not be achieved. * DSC-P150: A distance up to approx. 4.0 m (13 feet 1 3/8 inches) (W)/3.0 m (9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (T) DSC-P100/P120: A distance up to [On] in the menu settings. • The AF illuminator emits very bright light...
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...instead, indicator appears on a still image Shooting still images Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red...The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P150, item is turned off. 31 Inserting the date and time on the LCD screen. Date: ...; The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to SET UP. Day&Time: Superimposes the date...
...instead, indicator appears on a still image Shooting still images Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red...The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P150, item is turned off. 31 Inserting the date and time on the LCD screen. Date: ...; The date and time is not inserted in Multi Burst mode. • When images are shot with the mode dial set the mode dial to SET UP. Day&Time: Superimposes the date...
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Select [Format] with v, then press z. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. • On DSC-P150, item is complete. 43 When this message disappears, the format is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button... 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button. Deleting still images POWER Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: 1 2 60min Format All data will be erased Ready? The message "...
Select [Format] with v, then press z. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. • On DSC-P150, item is complete. 43 When this message disappears, the format is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 4 , Select [OK] with v/V on the control button... 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button. Deleting still images POWER Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Folder: Cancel Change REC. Folder: 1 2 60min Format All data will be erased Ready? The message "...
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... screen appears. The frame of the SET UP items, see page 113. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. Setup 2 File Number: USB ...Connect: Video Out: 1 Clock Set: OK Cancel c Press z on the control button to select the item you want to enter the setting. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. b Press MENU. Camera AF Mode: Digital...
... screen appears. The frame of the SET UP items, see page 113. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 Deciding the still image quality You can select the still image quality from [Fine] (high quality) or [Standard]. Setup 2 File Number: USB ...Connect: Video Out: 1 Clock Set: OK Cancel c Press z on the control button to select the item you want to enter the setting. Quality) with b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. b Press MENU. Camera AF Mode: Digital...
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...mode is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is limited according to SET UP. Choosing a focus operation - b Select 1 (Camera 1) (DSCP150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with the LCD ... or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is Single AF. a Set the mode dial to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: • When shooting using the finder with B/v/V, then...
...mode is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is limited according to SET UP. Choosing a focus operation - b Select 1 (Camera 1) (DSCP150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with the LCD ... or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is Single AF. a Set the mode dial to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: • When shooting using the finder with B/v/V, then...
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... capacity of images you press and hold the shutter button. When "Recording" disappears, you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images shot continuously (DSC-P150) (Units: images) Image quality Image size 7M Fine 5 Standard 8 3:2 5 8 5M 6 11 3M 9 17 1M 22 41 VGA (E-Mail) 85 100 58...
... capacity of images you press and hold the shutter button. When "Recording" disappears, you press and hold down the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of images shot continuously (DSC-P150) (Units: images) Image quality Image size 7M Fine 5 Standard 8 3:2 5 8 5M 6 11 3M 9 17 1M 22 41 VGA (E-Mail) 85 100 58...
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...cannot set the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second. • See page 64 to play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst mode, see page 108. • You may not be able... to shoot images in succession depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 35). 59 Advanced still image shooting Shooting in succession each time you press the shutter button. b Press MENU. The maximum number of images shot continuously (DSC-P100/P120) (Units: images) Image quality Image size 5M Fine 9 Standard 15 3:2 9 15...
...cannot set the shutter speed to lower than 1/30 second. • See page 64 to play back images recorded in Multi Burst mode using this camera. • For the number of images that can be recorded in Multi Burst mode, see page 108. • You may not be able... to shoot images in succession depending on the Scene Selection mode (page 35). 59 Advanced still image shooting Shooting in succession each time you press the shutter button. b Press MENU. The maximum number of images shot continuously (DSC-P100/P120) (Units: images) Image quality Image size 5M Fine 9 Standard 15 3:2 9 15...
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Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only) a Press MENU after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected folder. The image is recorded, and the image on the image. 63 Advanced still image viewing c Select (Slide) with B, then press z again. Interval 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image...
Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only) a Press MENU after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest file in the selected folder. The image is recorded, and the image on the image. 63 Advanced still image viewing c Select (Slide) with B, then press z again. Interval 3 sec/5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min Image...
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... then press z. Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to be displayed on the image. 67 Still image editing To cancel individual protection Select the image to the following sizes: 7M (DSC-P150 only), 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is recorded in step 4, and press z. Select [On], then press...
... then press z. Mode dial MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to be displayed on the image. 67 Still image editing To cancel individual protection Select the image to the following sizes: 7M (DSC-P150 only), 5M, 3M, 1M, VGA The original image is recorded in step 4, and press z. Select [On], then press...
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Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with v/V/B. Mode dial Even if you do not have a computer, you only set . • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 70 Connecting the camera... to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. The camera...camera and the USB jack on the SET UP screen and connect the camera... your camera by connecting the camera to ...
Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the camera to connect the camera with v/V/B. Mode dial Even if you do not have a computer, you only set . • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 70 Connecting the camera... to prevent the power from turning off partway through printing. The camera...camera and the USB jack on the SET UP screen and connect the camera... your camera by connecting the camera to ...
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... c Select (Print) with v/V, then press z. d Select [This image] with b/B, then press z. Still image printing (PictBridge printer) When [USB Connect] is received from the connected printer, the indicator flashes for... multi-use the PictBridge function. Set up the camera following the procedure on the camera, you can print multiple images at once. 71 Check the connected printer...the printer does not support cannot be displayed. • When you press [Select] on DSC-P150, you want to print with v/V, the print setting screen appears and you cannot use ...
... c Select (Print) with v/V, then press z. d Select [This image] with b/B, then press z. Still image printing (PictBridge printer) When [USB Connect] is received from the connected printer, the indicator flashes for... multi-use the PictBridge function. Set up the camera following the procedure on the camera, you can print multiple images at once. 71 Check the connected printer...the printer does not support cannot be displayed. • When you press [Select] on DSC-P150, you want to print with v/V, the print setting screen appears and you cannot use ...