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... Additional information Index Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P100/P120/P150 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
... Additional information Index Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P100/P120/P150 Serial No. Model No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Operating Instructions
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...the fuse cover. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe ...supplied with this product. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of the same rating...OPERATION. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with or mark...
...the fuse cover. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. Please consult with the limits sets out in Europe ...supplied with this product. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to this camera. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of the same rating...OPERATION. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Notice on the supplied AC Adaptor for your nearest Sony service station. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with or mark...
Operating Instructions
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... and the power is on. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating. When you turn on your camera POWER lamp POWER button POWER , Press POWER. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: ...To set to , P, M, SCN or , or when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to select...
... and the power is on. The auto power-off function only operates when the camera is operating. When you turn on your camera POWER lamp POWER button POWER , Press POWER. How to use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: ...To set to , P, M, SCN or , or when you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during shooting or viewing or when performing SET UP, the camera turns off automatically to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to select...
Operating Instructions
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...VGA 101 W T 96 1.1 60min VGA 101 W T 96 5.0 S AF S AF , Press the zoom buttons to match the shooting purpose. Zoom Your camera is 3×. When digital zoom is set [Digital Zoom] to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the LCD screen, and the maximum zoom is equipped with v on the...zoom scale exceeds 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 113). The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). When you shot - Checking the last image you press the zoom...
...VGA 101 W T 96 1.1 60min VGA 101 W T 96 5.0 S AF S AF , Press the zoom buttons to match the shooting purpose. Zoom Your camera is 3×. When digital zoom is set [Digital Zoom] to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the LCD screen, and the maximum zoom is equipped with v on the...zoom scale exceeds 3×. In this case, the digital zoom area does not appear in the SET UP settings (page 113). The image is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). When you shot - Checking the last image you press the zoom...
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DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 14× DSC-P100/P120 Image size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx. 3.8× 1M Approx. 6.1× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 12× Smart zoom cannot be used ...the same feeling as follows. This lets you use the smart zoom in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images When you purchase your camera, the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the Multi Burst mode. However, this line is optical zoom area, and the T side...
DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. 4.5× 1M Approx. 7.2× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 14× DSC-P100/P120 Image size Maximum zoom scale 3M Approx. 3.8× 1M Approx. 6.1× VGA (E-Mail) Approx. 12× Smart zoom cannot be used ...the same feeling as follows. This lets you use the smart zoom in the SET UP settings (page 113). 25 Shooting still images When you purchase your camera, the image size is set [Digital Zoom] to [Precision] in the Multi Burst mode. However, this line is optical zoom area, and the T side...
Operating Instructions
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...shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • 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 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...
...shot with the date and time superimposed, the date and time cannot be removed later. • 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 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...
Operating Instructions
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... need a TV with a video input jack and the supplied cable for multi-use terminal (A/V). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak...
... need a TV with a video input jack and the supplied cable for multi-use terminal (A/V). The color system of the TV must match that of your digital still camera. PAL system Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak...
Operating Instructions
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...b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to enter the setting. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the...Fine FINE Standard P.Quality WB ISO 45 Before advanced operations 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].
...b/B, then select the desired image quality with v/V. Changing the items in the SET UP screen a Set the mode dial to enter the setting. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT b Press v/V/b/B on the...Fine FINE Standard P.Quality WB ISO 45 Before advanced operations 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].
Operating Instructions
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...and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. Monitoring AF (M AF ) This mode shortens the time needed ...subjects. a Set the mode dial to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). b Select 1 (Camera 1) (DSCP150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: •...
...and AF lock is complete, the focus is locked. • Battery consumption may be faster than in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is given to subjects in or near the center of the frame. Monitoring AF (M AF ) This mode shortens the time needed ...subjects. a Set the mode dial to the Scene Selection mode (page 35). b Select 1 (Camera 1) (DSCP150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v, [AF Mode] with B/v, and select the desired mode with B/v/V, then press z. Camera AF Mode: xSingle Digital Zoom: Monitor Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: •...
Operating Instructions
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Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is increased from the correct exposure. The correct exposure can be maintained by setting a faster shutter speed when the aperture value is reduced, or a ... too small, the image becomes darker. Faster • The image tends toward overexposure (brighter). • Moving objects appear to the combination of light entering the camera. Overexposure • Open the aperture • Set a slower shutter speed Correct exposure Underexposure • Close the aperture • Set a faster shutter speed 52 When...
Exposure is the amount of light that the CCD of the digital still camera is increased from the correct exposure. The correct exposure can be maintained by setting a faster shutter speed when the aperture value is reduced, or a ... too small, the image becomes darker. Faster • The image tends toward overexposure (brighter). • Moving objects appear to the combination of light entering the camera. Overexposure • Open the aperture • Set a slower shutter speed Correct exposure Underexposure • Close the aperture • Set a faster shutter speed 52 When...
Operating Instructions
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...recording or playing back movies • appears and the histogram does not appear in the following cases: - When rotating a still image • The histogram before and after you press while playing back a single image (page 36) or during Quick ... • The histogram also appears when you press the shutter button. When the shutter speed is displayed - When using other cameras. 54 Displaying a histogram A histogram is [3:2] - The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side,... menu is slow or high • The histogram may appear in the digital zoom area -
...recording or playing back movies • appears and the histogram does not appear in the following cases: - When rotating a still image • The histogram before and after you press while playing back a single image (page 36) or during Quick ... • The histogram also appears when you press the shutter button. When the shutter speed is displayed - When using other cameras. 54 Displaying a histogram A histogram is [3:2] - The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side,... menu is slow or high • The histogram may appear in the digital zoom area -
Operating Instructions
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...digitally process images to obtain special effects. Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you enjoy image playback on a TV from a remote location. The remote controller supplied with special effects - Sepia The picture is monochrome (black and white). c Select [PFX] (P. d Shoot the image. Simply set the camera...picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. The menu appears. Shooting with the Cyber-shot Station lets you easily charge the camera. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to the operating instructions supplied ...
...digitally process images to obtain special effects. Using the Cyber-shot Station The Cyber-shot Station (not supplied) lets you enjoy image playback on a TV from a remote location. The remote controller supplied with special effects - Sepia The picture is monochrome (black and white). c Select [PFX] (P. d Shoot the image. Simply set the camera...picture is sepiatoned like an old photograph. The menu appears. Shooting with the Cyber-shot Station lets you easily charge the camera. Mode dial Shutter MENU Control button a Set the mode dial to the operating instructions supplied ...
Operating Instructions
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... B, then press z. c Select (DPOF) with b/B, then press z. Mode dial MENU Control button • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in step 4 or 5. c Press MENU. To unmark the mark Press z again in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into...images. 68 b Press MENU. The menu appears. Choosing images to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. Print (DPOF) mark You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to print - b Display the image you have printed. The menu appears. The mark is convenient when you want to...
... B, then press z. c Select (DPOF) with b/B, then press z. Mode dial MENU Control button • You cannot mark movies. • When you mark images shot in step 4 or 5. c Press MENU. To unmark the mark Press z again in Multi Burst mode, all the images are printed on one sheet divided into...images. 68 b Press MENU. The menu appears. Choosing images to mark with v/V/b/B, then press z. Print (DPOF) mark You can mark still images shot with your camera that you want to print - b Display the image you have printed. The menu appears. The mark is convenient when you want to...
Operating Instructions
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... error • Turn the power off and on the screen. Memory Stick locked • The write-protect switch on your camera. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the "Memory Stick." (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder... (page 42). You cannot record images. You cannot create any folders. Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the name is protected against erasure. File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. Troubleshooting 105 only Image ...
... error • Turn the power off and on the screen. Memory Stick locked • The write-protect switch on your camera. Cannot record • The camera cannot record images in the "Memory Stick." (For example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE) Select other folders, or create a new folder... (page 42). You cannot record images. You cannot create any folders. Cannot create more folders • The folder whose first three digits of the name is protected against erasure. File error • An error occurred while playing back the image. Troubleshooting 105 only Image ...
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..., then turn the power on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. times. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. A camera malfunction that you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective... actions a few times, contact your camera, or the data is inserted. If a code starting with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting 107 cannot be used with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The ...
..., then turn the power on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. times. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective actions. A camera malfunction that you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective... actions a few times, contact your camera, or the data is inserted. If a code starting with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display Troubleshooting 107 cannot be used with an alphabet letter appears Your camera has a self-diagnosis display. The ...
Operating Instructions
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... after shooting a still image. Red Eye Reduction On / xOff Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 29). AF Illuminator xAuto / Off Selects whether to temporarily enlarge the setting indication when you press (Self-timer) or (Macro). (Flash mode), Additional information 113 Digital Zoom xSmart / ... you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image. (Camera 2) (DSC-P150 only) 2 Item Setting Enlarged Icon xOn / Off Description Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in movie or Multi...
... after shooting a still image. Red Eye Reduction On / xOff Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using a flash (page 29). AF Illuminator xAuto / Off Selects whether to temporarily enlarge the setting indication when you press (Self-timer) or (Macro). (Flash mode), Additional information 113 Digital Zoom xSmart / ... you press the shutter button halfway down, the recorded image display disappears and you can immediately shoot the next image. (Camera 2) (DSC-P150 only) 2 Item Setting Enlarged Icon xOn / Off Description Selects whether to emit an AF assist light in movie or Multi...
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...NR slow shutter 35 NTSC system 39, 114 Number of images that can be shot or viewed 13, 21, 108 P PAL system 39, 114 PictBridge 70 ... effect 60 Picture Package 88 Playback zoom 62 Power on/off 15 Precautions 115 Precision digital zoom 25 Print (DPOF) mark 68 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 66 PTP 81,... Smart zoom 24 Snow mode 33 Soft snap mode 32 Spot metering 55 Still image auto shooting 10, 47 Superimposing the date and time 31 T Trimming...83 USB driver 82 USB jack 70, 83 USB mode 81 Using your camera abroad 14 V VGA 20 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Viewing images...
...NR slow shutter 35 NTSC system 39, 114 Number of images that can be shot or viewed 13, 21, 108 P PAL system 39, 114 PictBridge 70 ... effect 60 Picture Package 88 Playback zoom 62 Power on/off 15 Precautions 115 Precision digital zoom 25 Print (DPOF) mark 68 Program auto shooting 10 Protect 66 PTP 81,... Smart zoom 24 Snow mode 33 Soft snap mode 32 Spot metering 55 Still image auto shooting 10, 47 Superimposing the date and time 31 T Trimming...83 USB driver 82 USB jack 70, 83 USB mode 81 Using your camera abroad 14 V VGA 20 Viewing images on a TV screen 38 Viewing images...
Marketing Specifications
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...zoom helps you fill the frame with length limited only by focusing even before you press the shutter release. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports Multi-Burst Mode Captures...focus lock. Selectable Focus Mode Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you can be clear. even at 1.1 frame/sec. Images can add tele- ® DSC-P150 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by...
...zoom helps you fill the frame with length limited only by focusing even before you press the shutter release. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports Multi-Burst Mode Captures...focus lock. Selectable Focus Mode Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you can be clear. even at 1.1 frame/sec. Images can add tele- ® DSC-P150 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera F E AT U R E S ➤1/1.8" 7.2 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by...
Marketing Specifications
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...Stick PRO media may communicate with each other trademarks are property of Carl Zeiss. All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot Station, Digital, Powerful, Transportable, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Smart Zoom and...Adaptor Mount Required CAMERA WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. 1 Recording numbers are registered trademarks of Apple Computer. DSC-P150 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2 ...
...Stick PRO media may communicate with each other trademarks are property of Carl Zeiss. All rights reserved. Sony, Cyber-shot, Cyber-shot Station, Digital, Powerful, Transportable, InfoLithium, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, Memory Stick PRO, Smart Zoom and...Adaptor Mount Required CAMERA WITH OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. Macintosh is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. 1 Recording numbers are registered trademarks of Apple Computer. DSC-P150 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2 ...