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... may regulate disposal of this product. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to power this camera. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. If the plug supplied with your safety and convenience. Never use...your local authority. 3 and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS... rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station.
... may regulate disposal of this product. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to power this camera. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. If the plug supplied with your safety and convenience. Never use...your local authority. 3 and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS... rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station.
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... flash emission may cause dirt on how to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in insufficient light emission. The camera may not be careful not to remove it . Precaution on your camera. Do not get the camera wet. Read this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss...
... flash emission may cause dirt on how to get the camera wet When taking pictures outdoors in insufficient light emission. The camera may not be careful not to remove it . Precaution on your camera. Do not get the camera wet. Read this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss...
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...P120 unless noted otherwise. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this manual are not actual images shot using this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in the United States and/or other countries... , in Germany. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is capable of reproducing sharp ...
...P120 unless noted otherwise. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used in this manual are not actual images shot using this camera. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in the United States and/or other countries... , in Germany. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick PRO Duo", , "MagicGate" and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is capable of reproducing sharp ...
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... Inserting the date and time on a still image 31 Shooting according to setup and operate your camera 44 Changing the menu settings 44 Changing the items in Multi Burst mode - Picture Effect 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing ...use the control button 15 Setting the date and time 16 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 18 Setting the still image size 19 Image size and quality 20 Basic still image shooting - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - AF range finder...
... Inserting the date and time on a still image 31 Shooting according to setup and operate your camera 44 Changing the menu settings 44 Changing the items in Multi Burst mode - Picture Effect 60 Using the Cyber-shot Station 60 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing ...use the control button 15 Setting the date and time 16 Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick 18 Setting the still image size 19 Image size and quality 20 Basic still image shooting - Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only 63 Playing back successive images - AF range finder...
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... images on your computer 86 Image file storage destinations and file names 86 Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera 88 Installing "Picture Package 88 Copying images using "Picture Package 90 Using "Picture Package 91 Copying images to your computer Copying images...Menu items 109 SET UP items 113 Precautions 115 On "Memory Stick 116 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........117 Specifications 118 The LCD screen 120 Index Index 124 7 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 64 Playing back continuously 65 Playing ...
... images on your computer 86 Image file storage destinations and file names 86 Viewing image files once copied to a computer with your camera 88 Installing "Picture Package 88 Copying images using "Picture Package 90 Using "Picture Package 91 Copying images to your computer Copying images...Menu items 109 SET UP items 113 Precautions 115 On "Memory Stick 116 On "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack .........117 Specifications 118 The LCD screen 120 Index Index 124 7 Rotating still images - Rotate 64 Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 64 Playing back continuously 65 Playing ...
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...) F Mode dial (10, 109) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (24) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (62)/ (Index) button (37) H DC IN jack cover (11, 14) I Battery/"Memory Stick" cover J RESET button (95) K Access lamp (18) L DC IN jack (11, 14) M Battery eject lever (11) N (Image Size/Delete) button (19, 40) 9 C (Display/LCD...
...) F Mode dial (10, 109) G For shooting: Zoom (W/T) button (24) For viewing: / (Playback zoom) button (62)/ (Index) button (37) H DC IN jack cover (11, 14) I Battery/"Memory Stick" cover J RESET button (95) K Access lamp (18) L DC IN jack (11, 14) M Battery eject lever (11) N (Image Size/Delete) button (19, 40) 9 C (Display/LCD...
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...lever at the front of the battery compartment toward the front of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" logo DC IN jack cover Getting started 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Battery insertion slot Insert the battery pack so that ...8226; The battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. AC Adaptor 3 DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure ...
...lever at the front of the battery compartment toward the front of your camera when charging the battery pack (page 15). • Your camera operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" logo DC IN jack cover Getting started 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Battery insertion slot Insert the battery pack so that ...8226; The battery pack is firmly inserted all the way, then close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. AC Adaptor 3 DC plug , Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to turn off your camera. Open the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Be sure ...
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...off when charging is completed. /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of 25°C (77°F). To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery.../"Memory Stick" cover. Battery pack NP-FR1 (supplied) Charging time (min.) Approx. 200 • The charging time may not be correct under certain circumstances ...
...off when charging is completed. /CHG lamp • After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camera. Slide the battery eject lever in the direction of 25°C (77°F). To remove the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the battery.../"Memory Stick" cover. Battery pack NP-FR1 (supplied) Charging time (min.) Approx. 200 • The charging time may not be correct under certain circumstances ...
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... into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of images and the battery life that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. The numbers of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P150 7M Approx. 7200 Approx...
... into account changing the "Memory Stick" as the number of images and the battery life that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) Image size NP-FR1 (supplied) No. The numbers of images Battery life (min.) DSC-P150 7M Approx. 7200 Approx...
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...as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all of the arrow. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 116. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If the "Memory Stick" is recording or reading an ...image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. Insert a "Memory Stick" all the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you may be able to...
...as illustrated. • Push the "Memory Stick" all of the arrow. • For details on "Memory Stick," see page 116. 2 Label side , Insert the "Memory Stick." Shooting still images Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Terminal side 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. If the "Memory Stick" is recording or reading an ...image. Never remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off the power at this time. Insert a "Memory Stick" all the way in so that it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is not inserted correctly, you may be able to...
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.... You can be recorded on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. It is the highest image quality on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Each uses a different compression ratio. Refer to the table on the image size Image size Usage guidelines 7M1) (3072×2304) (DSC-P150) Larger • For saving important...
.... You can be recorded on this camera. 2) Images are 2592 pixels horizontally and 1944 pixels vertically. It is the highest image quality on a "Memory Stick" decreases. Each uses a different compression ratio. Refer to the table on the image size Image size Usage guidelines 7M1) (3072×2304) (DSC-P150) Larger • For saving important...
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...can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same... size. • Number of shooting images can differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150...more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images Examples based on this camera, the display may differ from these values according to shooting conditions. •...
...can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) mode are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same... size. • Number of shooting images can differ from the actual image size. • When the images are shown below. (Units: number of images) Capacity Image size 7M (DSC-P150...more information about the image quality (compression ratio), see page 67). 21 Shooting still images Examples based on this camera, the display may differ from these values according to shooting conditions. •...
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...). • The frame indicated on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder ... range finder, page 47). 22 Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of... not touch the lens portion while it is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Basic still image shooting -
...). • The frame indicated on the power or when the zoom function is working (page 24). • This camera can create new folders and select folders to be careful so that your fingers do not block the lens portion, finder ... range finder, page 47). 22 Using auto adjustment mode Holding the camera correctly Mode dial When shooting pictures with the camera, be stored in the "Memory Stick" (page 46). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position the subject in the center of... not touch the lens portion while it is approx. 50 cm (19 3/4 inches). Basic still image shooting -
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... 101 95 S AF 4 , Press the shutter button fully down. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from flashing to prevent wearing down . 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF... The Auto Focus function may be frozen for details. 23 Shooting still images In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its ... sets the focus position according to flashing slowly. The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick."
... 101 95 S AF 4 , Press the shutter button fully down. In such cases, release the shutter button, then recompose the shot and focus again. • The subject is distant from flashing to prevent wearing down . 60min VGA FINE 101 96 S AF... The Auto Focus function may be frozen for details. 23 Shooting still images In addition, the AE locked beep does not sound. When the AE/AF lock indicator changes from the camera and dark. • The contrast between the subject and its ... sets the focus position according to flashing slowly. The beep sounds but in the "Memory Stick."
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..." are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; The message "Access" appears, and the images with b on the control button, then press z. Select... cancel deleting, select [Cancel], then press z. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with the indicator have been deleted. Formatting a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button, then...
..." are already formatted, and can be used immediately. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; The message "Access" appears, and the images with b on the control button, then press z. Select... cancel deleting, select [Cancel], then press z. To cancel deleting Select [Exit] with the indicator have been deleted. Formatting a "Memory Stick" 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be aware that all the images in the folder Select [All In This Folder] with B on the control button, then...
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... OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with V on the control button, then press z. • On DSC-P150, item is complete. 43 The message "Formatting" appears. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with v/V on... the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press B. Deleting still images POWER Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Folder: ...
... OK Cancel 2 , Set the mode dial to SET UP, and turn on the power. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with V on the control button, then press z. • On DSC-P150, item is complete. 43 The message "Formatting" appears. To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with v/V on... the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with B, then press B. Deleting still images POWER Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Folder: ...
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...folder screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to 4,000 images can select the folder used to ...Memory Stick." Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera...
...folder screen appears. 60min Create REC. Folder Creating REC. Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. You cannot move recorded images to 4,000 images can select the folder used to ...Memory Stick." Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. To cancel folder creation Select [Cancel] in the newly created folder until a different folder is created or selected. Creating or selecting a folder Your camera...
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... the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used for continuous shooting. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button • When the battery power decreases with use or the capacity of images in succession. The menu appears. The maxium number of images shot continuously (DSC-P150) (Units: images) Image quality...
... the shutter button, the camera records the maximum number of the "Memory Stick" is used for continuous shooting. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button • When the battery power decreases with use or the capacity of images in succession. The menu appears. The maxium number of images shot continuously (DSC-P150) (Units: images) Image quality...
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...press z. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. 61 Single screen 60min VGA 101 9/9 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/...NEXT VOLUME Index screen • SINGLE DISPLAY • When no images are stored. Advanced still image viewing Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored in...
...press z. Select Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. To cancel the selection In step 5, select [Cancel]. When multiple folders are created in the "Memory Stick" When the first or last image in this folder" appears. 61 Single screen 60min VGA 101 9/9 101-0009 2005 1 1 10:30PM BACK/...NEXT VOLUME Index screen • SINGLE DISPLAY • When no images are stored. Advanced still image viewing Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - Folder Select the folder that images you want to play back are stored in...
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...menu appears. The image is recorded, and the image on the image. 63 Advanced still image viewing c Select (Slide) with B, then press z. Off: After all images... then press z. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show setting Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick." Playing back successive images - b Press MENU. Set the following items with Quick Review. The menu appears....to an image size of trimmed images may vary depending on the LCD screen returns to . Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only) a Press MENU after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest...
...menu appears. The image is recorded, and the image on the image. 63 Advanced still image viewing c Select (Slide) with B, then press z. Off: After all images... then press z. To skip to the next/previous image during the slide show setting Select [Cancel] in the "Memory Stick." Playing back successive images - b Press MENU. Set the following items with Quick Review. The menu appears....to an image size of trimmed images may vary depending on the LCD screen returns to . Trimming (DSC-P100/P120 only) a Press MENU after recording. • The trimmed image is recorded as the newest...