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Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P20 Serial No DSC-P20 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-069-761-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. Model No. DSC-P20 Serial No DSC-P20 ©2001 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. 3-069-761-11(1) Digital Still Camera Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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.... (These models are not guaranteed. You cannot play back on your camera are not sold in the U.S.A. Precaution on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that the camera is working correctly. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in some ...fields at the specific frequencies may be copyrighted. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to the provision of this camera. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION...
.... (These models are not guaranteed. You cannot play back on your camera are not sold in the U.S.A. Precaution on your camera still images recorded on other equipment (DCR-TRV890E/ TRV900/TRV900E, DSC-D700, DSCD770) that the camera is working correctly. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in some ...fields at the specific frequencies may be copyrighted. Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to the provision of this camera. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN ICES-003 OPERATION...
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... pressing b (7) on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) This camera has a digital zoom function with a magnification of up to the normal recording mode: ...press lightly on the control button. (You can check the last recorded image by digital processing. Press MENU. 2....
... pressing b (7) on the shutter button or press b (7) again. Digitally zoomed images do not appear in the finder. Notes • Digital zoom does not work for telephoto (subject appears closer) This camera has a digital zoom function with a magnification of up to the normal recording mode: ...press lightly on the control button. (You can check the last recorded image by digital processing. Press MENU. 2....
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..., if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of the following files are as digital data. The formats that can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding image file - TIFF format Stores shooting images without appreciable...normally The numerical portions of colors to this camera are the same. - An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser ...
..., if the image is compressed and saved on repeated occasions. This format limits the number of the following files are as digital data. The formats that can be used with Clip Motion and its corresponding image file - TIFF format Stores shooting images without appreciable...normally The numerical portions of colors to this camera are the same. - An uncompressed image file recorded in TIFF mode and its corresponding index image file Tips The digital still camera saves recorded images as follows: JPEG format Most digital still cameras, operating systems of computers, and browser ...
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... (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V, then press z. DAY & TIME Imposes the date, hour, and minute. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Mode dial: / 1,4 5 2 3 1 Set the mode ...dial to or . 52 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the date and time setting with v/V. B&W The picture is clearer and the picture looks like an old ...
... (P. EFFECT) with b/B, the desired mode with v/V, then press z. DAY & TIME Imposes the date, hour, and minute. EFFECT) Mode dial: / / You can digitally process images to obtain special effect. 1 Recording the date and time on the still image (DATE/TIME) Mode dial: / 1,4 5 2 3 1 Set the mode ...dial to or . 52 The setup screen appears. 2 Select [ ] (CAMERA) with v/V, [DATE/TIME] with B/v/V, then press B. 3 Select the date and time setting with v/V. B&W The picture is clearer and the picture looks like an old ...
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...1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image mode Display the image you cannot select [ALL]. The mark appears on still images recorded with your camera. In triple-image mode Press the zoom W button twice in triple-image mode, then press z. mark disappears. When marking the mark, you want to print... with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on the selected image. The ...
...1 Set the mode dial to . 2 In single-image mode Display the image you cannot select [ALL]. The mark appears on still images recorded with your camera. In triple-image mode Press the zoom W button twice in triple-image mode, then press z. mark disappears. When marking the mark, you want to print... with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standard. . Selecting still images to print (PRINT) Mode dial: You can mark a print mark on the selected image. The ...
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...or writing data. - you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. you use both types of a "Memory Stick" with the battery terminals...sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack (not supplied) • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent ...
...or writing data. - you remove the "Memory Stick" or turn off . On internal rechargeable button battery This camera has an internal rechargeable button battery for exchanging and sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compatible products. you use both types of a "Memory Stick" with the battery terminals...sunlight. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Do not expose the battery pack to any problem occurs, unplug your camera and contact your nearest Sony dealer. On battery pack (not supplied) • Use only the specified charger with the charging function. • To prevent ...
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... not function. The battery life is happening. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on a personal computer. The image cannot be used the camera for a long time in the remaining battery time. Your camera cannot play back images. t Replace the battery pack with [MOVING...
... not function. The battery life is happening. t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The digital zoom cannot be played back on a personal computer. The image cannot be used the camera for a long time in the remaining battery time. Your camera cannot play back images. t Replace the battery pack with [MOVING...
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...). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera, or is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10) Additional information 79 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This function displays the camera condition on again. • An unformatted "Memory Stick" is...
...). • The inserted "Memory Stick" cannot be used with your camera, or is trouble with a combination of a letter and four digits of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:92:10) Additional information 79 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. This function displays the camera condition on again. • An unformatted "Memory Stick" is...
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First three digits E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action • A camera malfunction that you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 80 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you cannot reverse has occurred.
First three digits E:61:ss E:91:ss Cause and/or Corrective Action • A camera malfunction that you press the reset button located on the bottom, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. 80 t Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and inform them of the 5-digit service code. (example: E:61:10) If you are unable to solve the problem even after trying the corrective actions a few times and when the camera is not reset even if you cannot reverse has occurred.
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... remaining indicator 82 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 66 C Charging the battery pack 12 Cleaning 67 Clip Motion 48 Control button........... 18, 38 D DELETE 58 Digital zoom 22 DPOF 62 E Editing DELETE 58 PROTECT 59 E-MAIL 46 Enlarging a part of the still image 55 F File name 36 FILE NUMBER 65 FLASH... SHARPNESS 41 Single display 54 SLIDE SHOW 56 Still images playback 27 recording 19 T TEXT 47 TIFF 37, 48 TWILIGHT 45 U USB 31 Using your camera abroad 70 V Viewing images using a personal computer 29 W Warning and notice messages 77 WHITE BALANCE........ 51 86
... remaining indicator 82 charging 12 installing 10 BEEP 66 C Charging the battery pack 12 Cleaning 67 Clip Motion 48 Control button........... 18, 38 D DELETE 58 Digital zoom 22 DPOF 62 E Editing DELETE 58 PROTECT 59 E-MAIL 46 Enlarging a part of the still image 55 F File name 36 FILE NUMBER 65 FLASH... SHARPNESS 41 Single display 54 SLIDE SHOW 56 Still images playback 27 recording 19 T TEXT 47 TIFF 37, 48 TWILIGHT 45 U USB 31 Using your camera abroad 70 V Viewing images using a personal computer 29 W Warning and notice messages 77 WHITE BALANCE........ 51 86