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...Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Additional information on this product and answers to your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera... © 2005 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First...
...Digital Still Camera User's Guide/ Troubleshooting Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this product. Additional information on this product and answers to your Sony dealer regarding this manual and "Read This First" (separate volume) thoroughly, and retain it for shooting/playback with your camera. 2-582-856-12 (1) Enjoying the camera... © 2005 Sony Corporation Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. DSC-P200 Serial No DSC-P200 "Read This First...
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...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment...intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. This ...device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment...intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to rain or moisture. This ...device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-P200 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
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...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to it. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ... use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in a cold location. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. These points are not guaranteed....
...8226; Exposing the LCD screen, the finder, or the lens to it. On image data compatibility • This camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images ... use. The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in a cold location. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with a power zoom lens. These points are not guaranteed....
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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 friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 25 • Change the...
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 friendly with your camera This manual • Shoot with your favorite settings (Program auto shooting/ Manual shooting) t page 23 • Enjoy various shooting/playback using the menu t page 25 • Change the...
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...the amount of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. However, you can create various images by the camera. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 27 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of "...the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 30 Characteristics of the subject to be measured...
...the amount of light that has been determined by adjusting the exposure and the ISO sensitivity. However, you can create various images by the camera. Close In-focus range widens, both backward and forward. t page 27 [Metering Mode]: Allows you to change the part of "...the proper value in the auto adjustment mode. Enjoying the camera Exposure Adjusting the light intensity You can adjust it manually using the functions below. [Manual exposure]: Allows you to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually. t page 30 Characteristics of the subject to be measured...
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However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 31). Reddish 12 Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Color On the effects of lighting The ...
However, you can adjust color tones manually with [White Bal] (page 31). Reddish 12 Example: The color of an image affected by the lighting conditions. Color On the effects of lighting The ...
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Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (44) AF range finder frame (29) Focus preset distance (29) Manual exposure 16 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 ... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (45) Sharpness (35) Saturation (34) Contrast (35) AF illuminator (46) Metering mode (30) Picture effect (34) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (24) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
Indicators on the screen See the pages in "Read This First") AF mode (44) AF range finder frame (29) Focus preset distance (29) Manual exposure 16 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 ... (t step 5 in "Read This First") Red-eye reduction (45) Sharpness (35) Saturation (34) Contrast (35) AF illuminator (46) Metering mode (30) Picture effect (34) Indication Manual exposure setup mode (24) Macro (t step 5 in parentheses for details of operation.
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...the settings adjusted automatically. Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) 23 Mode dial ..." Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the scene.
...the settings adjusted automatically. Also, you can select the various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) M: Manual exposure shooting mode Allows you can select various settings using the menu. (For details on the functions available t page 26) 23 Mode dial ..." Control button : Playback/Edit t step 6 in "Read This First" P: Program auto shooting mode Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Enjoying the camera Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the scene.
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...If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. • The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as the most suitable by ["], for example, 1". • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent...of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as an EV value (page 27...
...If you select slow shutter speeds, it takes time to process the data. • The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as the most suitable by ["], for example, 1". • When you set the shutter speed slower, using a tripod is recommended to prevent...of vibration. • If you select shutter speeds of the screen changes to "Return," and the camera enters the manual exposure setup mode. 2 Adjust the settings using the control button. To adjust the exposure manually 1 Press z on the screen. 0EV indicates the value judged as an EV value (page 27...
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...Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. SCN (Scene) For details t step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by the... camera. SL Auto/ / WB - Macro - - ( : you can be effective. 27 Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Shooting menu For details on the exposure t page 11 • The...
...Read This First" For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera. SCN (Scene) For details t step 5 in extremely bright or dark conditions, or the flash is determined automatically by the... camera. SL Auto/ / WB - Macro - - ( : you can be effective. 27 Center AF 0.5m/1.0m 3.0m/7.0m - - / / / / - - - (EV) Manually adjusts the exposure. Shooting menu For details on the exposure t page 11 • The...
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... CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance Automatic...
... CCD, Primary color filter Total pixel number of camera Approx. 7 410 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx. 7 201 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3× zoom lens f = 7.9 - 23.7 mm (38 - 114 mm when converted to a 35 mm still camera) F2.8 - 5.2 Exposure control Automatic exposure, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (9 modes) White balance Automatic...
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...Format 48 H High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 20, 28 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 60 Image...64 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 24 "Memory Stick 88 Format 48 Number of images/ recording time 21 Write-protect switch ..... 88 Memory ... N NR slow shutter 24 NTSC 51 Number of images/Recording time 21 O One-push 31 Optical zoom 44 OS 54, 64 Overexposure 11 P P.Effect 34 PAL 51 Parallax 79 PC see "Computer...
...Format 48 H High-speed shutter mode t step 5 in "Read This First" Histogram 20, 28 Holding the camera t step 5 in "Read This First" I Identifying parts 14 Image file storage destinations and file names 60 Image...64 Macro t step 5 in "Read This First" Mains lead t step 1 in "Read This First" Manual exposure 24 "Memory Stick 88 Format 48 Number of images/ recording time 21 Write-protect switch ..... 88 Memory ... N NR slow shutter 24 NTSC 51 Number of images/Recording time 21 O One-push 31 Optical zoom 44 OS 54, 64 Overexposure 11 P P.Effect 34 PAL 51 Parallax 79 PC see "Computer...
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However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 98 are trademarks of Sony • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • PicturePackage is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick", , "Memory Stick PRO", Duo", , "Memory Stick Duo", , "Memory Stick .... • Macromedia and Flash are trademarks or registered trademarks of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...