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.... DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a period of time, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down to open Make sure that the battery pack is faced correctly. http://www.sony.net...
.... DSC-P200 Refer to "User's Guide/Troubleshooting" (separate volume) Explains advanced techniques and what to do if you do not leave the camera with the lens portion extended for a period of time, the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down to open Make sure that the battery pack is faced correctly. http://www.sony.net...
Read This First guide
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... a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 27) To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press . Still image: Press and hold halfway down to turn off the LCD screen ...shutter speed becomes slower, so using the LCD screen. Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting images when it is dark or against light (default setting) Forced flash Slow synchro (Forced flash) SL The shutter speed...
... a movie. • When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses [Digital Zoom]. t "User's Guide/ Troubleshooting" (page 27) To view an enlarged image (playback zoom) While displaying a still image, press To undo the zoom, press . Still image: Press and hold halfway down to turn off the LCD screen ...shutter speed becomes slower, so using the LCD screen. Using the control button 60min S AF VGA 101 96 Using the flash for saving battery power, or shooting images when it is dark or against light (default setting) Forced flash Slow synchro (Forced flash) SL The shutter speed...
Operating Instructions
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...of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of FCC Rules... safety and convenience. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits set out in the United Kingdom A moulded...be replaced, a fuse of this equipment for customers in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to this camera. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL...
...of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by returning your nearest Sony service station. For Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of FCC Rules... safety and convenience. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your used rechargeable batteries to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with the limits set out in the United Kingdom A moulded...be replaced, a fuse of this equipment for customers in the EMC Directive for a digital device pursuant to this camera. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL...
Operating Instructions
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... on recording/playback • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to get the camera wet. Also, even if battery pack is not fully charged, you do not intend to other bright light. Carl Zeiss lens This... not completely discharged. Do not use the plug if it may not properly charge the battery pack. Notes on using your eyes. This is dirty. Or it is to your camera Types of the battery pack as this camera is a "Memory Stick". There are two types of a dirty plug may cause the ...
... on recording/playback • Before you record one-time events, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • Be careful not to get the camera wet. Also, even if battery pack is not fully charged, you do not intend to other bright light. Carl Zeiss lens This... not completely discharged. Do not use the plug if it may not properly charge the battery pack. Notes on using your eyes. This is dirty. Or it is to your camera Types of the battery pack as this camera is a "Memory Stick". There are two types of a dirty plug may cause the ...
Operating Instructions
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For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more...
For full use of the digital still camera Prepare the camera and shoot in auto adjustment mode "Read This First" (separate volume) 1 Charge the battery 2 Turn the camera on/set the clock 3 Insert a "Memory Stick" 4 Select the image size for use 5 Shoot images easily (Auto adjustment mode) Shoot still images (Scene Selection) 6 View images/Delete images Get more...
Operating Instructions
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... "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on...
... "image size 13 Identifying parts 14 Indicators on using your camera 4 Enjoying the camera Basic techniques for better images 10 Focus - Table of contents Notes on the screen 16 Changing the screen display 20 Number of still images and recording time of movies 21 Battery life and number of lighting 12 Quality - Focusing on...
Operating Instructions
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...your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 67 ...Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
...your computer 55 Viewing image files stored on a computer with your camera 61 Using the supplied software 62 Using your Macintosh computer 64 Printing still images How to print still images 66 Printing images directly using a PictBridge compliant printer 67 ...Printing at a shop 70 Connecting your camera to your TV Viewing images on a TV screen 72 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 74 Warning indicators and messages 85 Others On the "Memory Stick 88 On the "InfoLITHIUM" battery...
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Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
Enjoying the camera L Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (t step 1 and 3 in "Read This First") M DC IN jack cover (t step 1 in "Read This First") N RESET button (74) O Access lamp (t step 4 in "Read This First" P DC IN jack (t step 1 in "Read This First") Q Battery eject lever (t step 1 in "Read This First") 15
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When shooting still images When shooting movies 60min STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32...
When shooting still images When shooting movies 60min STBY STD 640 101 00:00:00 [00:28:25] C:32:00 + +2.0EV A Display 60min z M WB STBY REC M SL 5 6 ON B Display S AF M AF 1.0m z Return Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") AE/AF lock (t step 5 in "Read This First") Recording mode (23, 32...
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...Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on...left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Enjoying the camera C Display 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 ...
...Time (45) ISO number (32) D Display E + Indication Vibration warning (10) • Indicates vibration will prevent you can still shoot images. However, we recommend holding the camera steadily and turning off the indicator to avoid the effects of recordable images (21) Self-timer (t step 5 in the column on...left hand side) Menu/Guide menu (25) 17 Low battery warning (22) Spot metering cross hair (30) AF range finder frame (29) E Display Indication Histogram (20, 28) • appears when histogram display is disabled. Enjoying the camera C Display 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 ...
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When playing back still images 60min 1.3 M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode...
When playing back still images 60min 1.3 M VGA 101 101 12/12 C:32:00 +2.0EV 500 F2.8 BACK/NEXT VOLUME When playing back movies A Display 60min 7M 3:2 5M 3M 1M VGA FINE 640 STD 640 160 M N - 1.3 Step Indication Battery remaining (t step 1 in "Read This First") Image size (t step 4 in "Read This First") Recording mode...
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...or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The flash is low When viewing still images Size No. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 90). • The ...to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - of [160] When shooting still images Size 7M VGA(EMail) LCD screen On Off On Off No. LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. •...
...or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as necessary. The flash is low When viewing still images Size No. The camera has been turned on the conditions of use. • The battery capacity decreases as the number of uses increases and also over time (page 90). • The ...to [Fine] - [AF Mode] is set to [Single] - The power turns on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) 22 Shooting once every 30 seconds - of [160] When shooting still images Size 7M VGA(EMail) LCD screen On Off On Off No. LCD screen Off Approx. 220 min. •...
Operating Instructions
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... able to - To pause/resume: Press z on the Scene mode (page 27). Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. • The image size of five images is... with [Multi Burst] - On the [Burst] • The flash is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on...
... able to - To pause/resume: Press z on the Scene mode (page 27). Deleting a frame in a series of images shot with [Multi Burst] using a computer or a camera not equipped with the Multi Burst function, the image is displayed as a single image with 16 frames. • The image size of five images is... with [Multi Burst] - On the [Burst] • The flash is set the shutter speed in the [Burst] mode to 1/6 second or slower. • When the battery level is low, or when the "Memory Stick" is 1M. • You may not be able to shoot images in the [Burst] mode depending on...
Operating Instructions
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...mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the... focus when the shutter button is set to a maximum of 6×, but the ) image quality deteriorates. Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to 3×). This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery...
...mode. When the zoom scale exceeds 3×, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. Off ( ) Does not use the digital zoom. AF Mode Selects the auto focus operation mode. Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. Single (S AF) Automatically adjusts the... focus when the shutter button is set to a maximum of 6×, but the ) image quality deteriorates. Precision (Precision zoom) ( Enlarges all image sizes up to 3×). This mode is useful for focusing. • Battery...
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... to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The...
... to display the menu items, warnings, and messages. 50 Bright Brightens. Normal Dark Darkens. • Selecting [Bright] uses up the battery charge faster. • The setting is not displayed when using the camera with . LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight. Setup 1 1 For details on the operation t page 43 The...
Operating Instructions
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...turn red. Wait for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor. 2 Connect the camera to , then turn on the screen of the... camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on the desktop. POWER Cable ...
...turn red. Wait for the first time, your computer using the battery pack, copying may fail or image data may be corrupted if the battery shuts off too soon. 3 Set the mode dial to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor. 2 Connect the camera to , then turn on the screen of the... camera. USB Mode Normal Access indicators* Switch on the desktop. POWER Cable ...
Operating Instructions
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.... Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a cotton swab, etc. • The battery pack is complete. 75 Troubleshooting Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display. • The battery pack is turned on. Turn the camera off (t step...
.... Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Replace it with a cotton swab, etc. • The battery pack is complete. 75 Troubleshooting Fully discharge and then charge the battery pack to correct the display. • The battery pack is turned on. Turn the camera off (t step...
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...on the screen (page 20). Your camera cannot record images. • Insert a "Memory Stick" (t step 3 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is dead (page 90). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. 76 ...Replace it with a new one of the following : - Do one . Shooting still images/movies The screen does not ...
...on the screen (page 20). Your camera cannot record images. • Insert a "Memory Stick" (t step 3 in "Read This First"). • The battery pack is dead (page 90). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. • The battery pack is not a malfunction. 76 ...Replace it with a new one of the following : - Do one . Shooting still images/movies The screen does not ...
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...(page 88). The image does not appear on the "Memory Stick" to the LOCK position (page 88) to the color system of your camera is set to prevent accidental erasure. 79 Troubleshooting You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you set... is not a malfunction. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in succession. • The "Memory Stick" is in USB mode. This is close. Install a charged battery pack. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is low. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 80) in conjunction with the following items. Your...
...(page 88). The image does not appear on the "Memory Stick" to the LOCK position (page 88) to the color system of your camera is set to prevent accidental erasure. 79 Troubleshooting You have deleted an image by mistake. • Once you have deleted an image, you set... is not a malfunction. Delete unnecessary images (t step 6 in succession. • The "Memory Stick" is in USB mode. This is close. Install a charged battery pack. To confirm the recordable range, use terminal is low. Viewing images Refer to "Computers" (page 80) in conjunction with the following items. Your...
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...displayed (page 56). • Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is compatible with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 54) for Windows, and "Recommended environment" (page 64) for multi-use terminal (page 56...protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item). 80 Your computer does not recognize your computer. • Connect the camera directly to cut (shorter than the...
...displayed (page 56). • Set [USB Connect] to [Normal] in "Read This First"). • Use the AC Adaptor when the battery level is compatible with the camera. • Check "Recommended computer environment" (page 54) for Windows, and "Recommended environment" (page 64) for multi-use terminal (page 56...protection (page 38). • Still images cannot be cut a movie. • The movie is not long enough to your computer, then install the USB driver (see the next item). 80 Your computer does not recognize your computer. • Connect the camera directly to cut (shorter than the...