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...DSC-P100/P120/P150 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-149-853-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera... Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual ...
...DSC-P100/P120/P150 © 2004 Sony Corporation 2-149-853-11(1) Getting started Shooting still images Viewing still images Deleting still images Before advanced operations Advanced still image shooting Advanced still image viewing Still image editing Still image printing PictBridge printer) Enjoying movies Enjoying images on the bottom. Digital Still Camera... Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on your Sony dealer regarding this manual ...
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... electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to power this camera. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. If the plug supplied with the limits... a detachable fuse cover, be replaced, a fuse of this product. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For more information regarding recycling of the battery used rechargeable batteries to attach the fuse cover after you ...
... electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to power this camera. Notice Certain countries and regions may influence the picture and sound of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. If the plug supplied with the limits... a detachable fuse cover, be replaced, a fuse of this product. "Memory Stick" For the Customers in the U.S.A. THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. For more information regarding recycling of the battery used rechargeable batteries to attach the fuse cover after you ...
Operating Instructions
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...started The auto power-off your camera for a long period of the camera, bring up and the power is on. To set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the desired item and setting, then press z to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this ... operating using a battery pack. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 45), and use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect:...
...started The auto power-off your camera for a long period of the camera, bring up and the power is on. To set a SET UP item, press v/V/b/B on the control button to select the desired item and setting, then press z to make the setting. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as this ... operating using a battery pack. The POWER lamp (green) lights up the menu or the SET UP screen (page 45), and use the control button Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Off Off Auto Off SELECT Setup 2 File Number: USB Connect:...
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... operation. Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button, then press z. When digital zoom is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). Checking the last image you press the zoom button, the... purpose. The minimum focal distance to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Zoom Your camera is deleted. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen,...
... operation. Quick Review 60min Review VGA 101 8/8 101-0029 2005 1 1 10:30PM RETURN , Press b (7) on the control button, then press z. When digital zoom is operating. • You cannot change the zoom scale while shooting movie (page 76). Checking the last image you press the zoom button, the... purpose. The minimum focal distance to [Off] in the zoom scale display bar on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Zoom Your camera is deleted. • The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to the normal shooting mode, press lightly on the LCD screen,...
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...zoom in the Multi Burst mode. This function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of this phenomenon has no distortion. This lets you purchase your camera, the image size is set to smart zoom. m m The W side of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. To set smart ...zoom, set to [7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the digital zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the recorded image. • You cannot use smart zoom with the same feeling as follows. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. ...
...zoom in the Multi Burst mode. This function cuts out and enlarges a certain portion of this phenomenon has no distortion. This lets you purchase your camera, the image size is set to smart zoom. m m The W side of the image, so the image quality deteriorates. To set smart ...zoom, set to [7M] (DSCP150) or [5M] (DSC-P100/P120). • When using the digital zoom. The maximum zoom scale depends on the recorded image. • You cannot use smart zoom with the same feeling as follows. DSC-P150 Image size Maximum zoom scale 5M Approx. 3.6× 3M Approx. ...
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...: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Day&Time Date Off 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 3 , Select the ...be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 2 , Select (Camera 1) (DSC1 P150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v on the control button, then press z. Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour, and minute...
...: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Day&Time Date Off 1 , Set the mode dial to SET UP. Camera AF Mode: Digital Zoom: Date/Time: 1 Red Eye Reduction: 2 AF Illuminator: Auto Review: Single Smart Day&Time Off Auto Off PAGE SELECT 3 , Select the ...be removed later. • The date and time do not appear on the LCD screen during playback only. • On DSC-P150, item is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 2 , Select (Camera 1) (DSC1 P150) or (Camera) (DSCP100/P120) with v on the control button, then press z. Day&Time: Superimposes the date, hour, and minute...
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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.
... 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.
Operating Instructions
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The SET UP screen appears. b Press MENU. Fine FINE Standard P.Quality WB ISO 45 Before advanced operations 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 control button to SET ... than SET UP. • For a detailed description of the selected item turns yellow. 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 ...
The SET UP screen appears. b Press MENU. Fine FINE Standard P.Quality WB ISO 45 Before advanced operations 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 control button to SET ... than SET UP. • For a detailed description of the selected item turns yellow. 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 ...
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...finder with B/v/V, then press z. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down , letting you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 48 Monitoring AF (M AF ) This mode shortens ...the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. 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 screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is given to subjects in Single AF mode. The factory...
...finder with B/v/V, then press z. The focus is not adjusted before the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down , letting you use the digital zoom or AF illuminator, priority AF movement is displayed as 1 and (page 113). 2 48 Monitoring AF (M AF ) This mode shortens ...the time needed for shooting stationary subjects. 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 screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. • On DSC-P150, item is given to subjects in Single AF mode. The factory...
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When the amount of light is too large, the image becomes brighter (white), and when the amount of light entering the camera. The correct exposure can be maintained by setting a faster shutter speed when the aperture value is reduced, or a slower shutter speed ...underexposure (darker). • Moving objects appear stopped. The proper amount of the lens part which light enters the camera. This value changes according to the combination of the digital still camera is able to receive. Adjustment by aperture Aperture is called the "correct exposure". Exposure In addition to the focus...
When the amount of light is too large, the image becomes brighter (white), and when the amount of light entering the camera. The correct exposure can be maintained by setting a faster shutter speed when the aperture value is reduced, or a slower shutter speed ...underexposure (darker). • Moving objects appear stopped. The proper amount of the lens part which light enters the camera. This value changes according to the combination of the digital still camera is able to receive. Adjustment by aperture Aperture is called the "correct exposure". Exposure In addition to the focus...
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.... When recording in the histogram before recording represents the histogram of pixels. A difference occurs in the digital zoom area - In particular a large difference may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom - When using other cameras. 54 Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of pixels Brightness 0EV Dark Bright a Set...
.... When recording in the histogram before recording represents the histogram of pixels. A difference occurs in the digital zoom area - In particular a large difference may not appear for images recorded using playback zoom - When using other cameras. 54 Displaying a histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of pixels Brightness 0EV Dark Bright a Set...
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...black and white). c Select [PFX] (P. b Press MENU. Simply set the camera in step 3. The remote controller supplied with special effects - In addition, when a PictBridge compliant printer is connected, images can digitally process images to P, M, SCN or . Effect) with b/ B, then select the... desired mode with the Cyber-shot Station. 60 Shooting with the Cyber-shot Station lets you easily charge the camera. The menu appears. Mode dial ...
...black and white). c Select [PFX] (P. b Press MENU. Simply set the camera in step 3. The remote controller supplied with special effects - In addition, when a PictBridge compliant printer is connected, images can digitally process images to P, M, SCN or . Effect) with b/ B, then select the... desired mode with the Cyber-shot Station. 60 Shooting with the Cyber-shot Station lets you easily charge the camera. The menu appears. Mode dial ...
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... on the selected image. • SELECT MENU TONEXT f Repeat step 5 to mark other images, display the desired image with your camera that you want to print - d Select [Select] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or a PictBridge compliant printer. In index mode a Set the mode dial to , then press (Index) to...
... on the selected image. • SELECT MENU TONEXT f Repeat step 5 to mark other images, display the desired image with your camera that you want to print - d Select [Select] with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard or a PictBridge compliant printer. In index mode a Set the mode dial to , then press (Index) to...
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...Memory Stick." For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery pack is set to this folder. • A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in this "Memory Stick." You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (pages 40 and 78). File error • An .... File protect • The image is dirty. • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 18). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images to the LOCK position. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 18)....
...Memory Stick." For "InfoLITHIUM" battery • The battery pack is set to this folder. • A folder with the same first three digits number already exists in this "Memory Stick." You cannot record images. Delete unnecessary images (pages 40 and 78). File error • An .... File protect • The image is dirty. • Insert the "Memory Stick" correctly (page 18). Read only memory • Your camera cannot record or delete images to the LOCK position. Message Meaning/Corrective Action No Memory Stick • Insert a "Memory Stick" (page 18)....
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... 95) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn the power on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. Self-diagnosis display - times. 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. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective ...
... 95) located inside the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then turn the power on the state of a letter and four numerical digits. Self-diagnosis display - times. 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. If this occurs, check the following code chart and attempt the corresponding corrective ...
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... when using a flash (page 29). When set to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 31). Digital Zoom xSmart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 24). AF Illuminator xAuto / Off Selects whether to focus on the LCD screen immediately after shooting ...screen appears. SET UP items Set the mode dial to temporarily enlarge the setting indication when you can immediately shoot the next image. (Camera 2) (DSC-P150 only) 2 Item Setting Enlarged Icon xOn / Off Description Selects whether to SET UP. Factory settings are not inserted in the dark...
... when using a flash (page 29). When set to superimpose the date or time onto the image (page 31). Digital Zoom xSmart / Precision / Off Selects the digital zoom mode (page 24). AF Illuminator xAuto / Off Selects whether to focus on the LCD screen immediately after shooting ...screen appears. SET UP items Set the mode dial to temporarily enlarge the setting indication when you can immediately shoot the next image. (Camera 2) (DSC-P150 only) 2 Item Setting Enlarged Icon xOn / Off Description Selects whether to SET UP. Factory settings are not inserted in the dark...
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... 13, 21, 108 P PAL system 39, 114 PictBridge 70 Picture 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, 92, 114 Q Quick Review 24 R Red Eye Reduction 29 Remaining shooting... system 39 Twilight mode 32 Twilight portrait mode 32 U USB connection 70, 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 on your computer 86 Viewing movies on the LCD screen 77 Viewing still...
... 13, 21, 108 P PAL system 39, 114 PictBridge 70 Picture 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, 92, 114 Q Quick Review 24 R Red Eye Reduction 29 Remaining shooting... system 39 Twilight mode 32 Twilight portrait mode 32 U USB connection 70, 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 on your computer 86 Viewing movies on the LCD screen 77 Viewing still...