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... Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. DSC-P41/P43 Serial No. 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 thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(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...
... Troubleshooting Additional information Index Model No. DSC-P41/P43 Serial No. 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 thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. DSC-P41/P43 © 2004 Sony Corporation 3-091-349-12(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...
Operating Instructions
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... digital camera. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Certain countries or regions may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
... digital camera. For the Customers in the U.S.A. Certain countries or regions may influence the picture and sound of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer...
Operating Instructions
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...; Images may be emitted. Read this first Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you can use the camera Do not use . No compensation for if recording or playback is not possible due to record or play back properly. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with the Design rule for effective use the camera near a window or outdoors. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color...
...; Images may be emitted. Read this first Trial recording Before you record one-time events, you can use the camera Do not use . No compensation for if recording or playback is not possible due to record or play back properly. LCD screen, LCD finder (only models with the Design rule for effective use the camera near a window or outdoors. Remove dirt from the surface of the flash If the dirt changes color...
Operating Instructions
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...Quick Review 26 Using the zoom feature 27 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Shooting images with special effects - AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Multi Burst 57 Shooting with the finder ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and time on a still image 32 Shooting according to scene conditions 34 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC...
...Quick Review 26 Using the zoom feature 27 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Shooting images with special effects - AF range finder 49 Choosing a focus operation - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Multi Burst 57 Shooting with the finder ......... 31 6 Inserting the date and time on a still image 32 Shooting according to scene conditions 34 Viewing still images Viewing images on the LCD screen of your camera 37 Viewing images on a TV screen (DSC...
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... number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 105 Menu items 106 Setup items 109 Precautions 111 The "Memory Stick 112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 For Macintosh users 90 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 Printing index-images 71 Enjoying movies Shooting movies 74 Viewing...
... number of images that can be saved/ shooting time 105 Menu items 106 Setup items 109 Precautions 111 The "Memory Stick 112 The batteries 113 The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 For Macintosh users 90 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 Printing index-images 71 Enjoying movies Shooting movies 74 Viewing...
Operating Instructions
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... types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time may shut off , press to turn it clicks. The cover is a big difference in . Change the batteries for fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries, or charge these nickel-metal hydride batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon...
... types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the correct battery remaining time may shut off , press to turn it clicks. The cover is a big difference in . Change the batteries for fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries, or charge these nickel-metal hydride batteries. (The warning indicator flashes.) • If the LCD screen is 100%) Sufficient power remaining Battery half full Battery low, recording/ playback will stop soon...
Operating Instructions
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... distance is not needed, set to save battery power, or when it is locked. Each time you want to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode). • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. VGAFINE 101 98 ON SAF When this function is set (page 51), the AF illuminator does not function. • The AF range finder frame does not appear. Shooting images with the AF illuminator...
... distance is not needed, set to save battery power, or when it is locked. Each time you want to (Twilight mode) or (Landscape mode). • The AF illuminator emits very bright light. VGAFINE 101 98 ON SAF When this function is set (page 51), the AF illuminator does not function. • The AF range finder frame does not appear. Shooting images with the AF illuminator...
Operating Instructions
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... setting with v/V. 55 Advanced still image shooting The color of (Camera) in a studio, or under fluorescent lights. (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in the menu (page 36). a Set the mode switch to your shooting situations. The menu appears. Adjusting color tones - Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to automatic settings In Step 3, select [Auto]. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you adjust the white balance...
... setting with v/V. 55 Advanced still image shooting The color of (Camera) in a studio, or under fluorescent lights. (Incandescent) • Used when shooting, for example, at a party, where the lighting conditions change often. • Used in the menu (page 36). a Set the mode switch to your shooting situations. The menu appears. Adjusting color tones - Before operation Set (Camera) in the menu to automatic settings In Step 3, select [Auto]. • Under fluorescent lights that flicker, even if you adjust the white balance...
Operating Instructions
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... multiple different images and print the set in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed. To print all the images indicated with b/B. To print all the images in Step 9, select [Exit]. To insert the date and time on the printer. However, this function as an index print*. Set up to this function may not be provided depending on the LCD screen. MENU Control button • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is indicated on a printer. The Print screen...
... multiple different images and print the set in the specified number, regardless of the image displayed. To print all the images indicated with b/B. To print all the images in Step 9, select [Exit]. To insert the date and time on the printer. However, this function as an index print*. Set up to this function may not be provided depending on the LCD screen. MENU Control button • You cannot print movies. • If an error message is indicated on a printer. The Print screen...
Operating Instructions
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... "Removable Disk" icon is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the screen are stored. The contents of copying images to copy are turned white and carry out only Step 5 above. To play back that the access indicators (page 81) on the tasktray. To change the file name To copy an image file to...
... "Removable Disk" icon is unnecessary for Windows XP users. 5 Disconnect the USB cable, remove the "Memory Stick," or turn off the camera during a USB connection For Windows 2000, Me, or XP users 1 Double-click on the screen are stored. The contents of copying images to copy are turned white and carry out only Step 5 above. To play back that the access indicators (page 81) on the tasktray. To change the file name To copy an image file to...
Operating Instructions
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... the image size. • Images modified with a computer or images shot using the camera. ssss stands for overwriting the data appears, enter other numbers in use the "Picture Package" software on how to store the image file, create a new folder, then copy the image file. Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for the basic Windows operating environment. b Copy the image file...
... the image size. • Images modified with a computer or images shot using the camera. ssss stands for overwriting the data appears, enter other numbers in use the "Picture Package" software on how to store the image file, create a new folder, then copy the image file. Sound card: 16-bit stereo sound card with speakers Memory: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for the basic Windows operating environment. b Copy the image file...
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b Click [Picture Package]. The installation menu screen appears. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 80), do not connect the camera to CD-Rs. Read the agreement carefully. If you install the "Picture Package" software (except Windows XP). e Click [Next]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. d Click [Next]. "DirectX" must be installed before...
b Click [Picture Package]. The installation menu screen appears. • If you have not yet installed the USB driver (page 80), do not connect the camera to CD-Rs. Read the agreement carefully. If you install the "Picture Package" software (except Windows XP). e Click [Next]. a Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. d Click [Next]. "DirectX" must be installed before...
Operating Instructions
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... recharging them. p See page 113. RESET Battery and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Or the sufficient battery remaining indicator is incorrect. p Install charged batteries or replace with new ones. p Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Troubleshooting If you have used the camera in an extremely cold location. •...
... recharging them. p See page 113. RESET Battery and power Symptom Cause Solution The battery remaining indicator is displayed but the power soon runs out. • You have trouble with your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Or the sufficient battery remaining indicator is incorrect. p Install charged batteries or replace with new ones. p Fully charge the batteries (page 11). Troubleshooting If you have used the camera in an extremely cold location. •...
Operating Instructions
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... (Fine)]. Recording takes a long time. • NR slow shutter function is insufficient. 12). p See page 36. come out red. p Delete the images saved in Burst • The capacity of the subject - p Set it to the recording position (page 112). - p Cancel the Multi Burst or Burst mode. You cannot shoot in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). The aperture value and shutter speed flash when you shoot a movie. p Set the image size to any mode other...
... (Fine)]. Recording takes a long time. • NR slow shutter function is insufficient. 12). p See page 36. come out red. p Delete the images saved in Burst • The capacity of the subject - p Set it to the recording position (page 112). - p Cancel the Multi Burst or Burst mode. You cannot shoot in the "Memory Stick" (page 41). The aperture value and shutter speed flash when you shoot a movie. p Set the image size to any mode other...
Operating Instructions
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... install the USB driver. p Use the supplied USB cable (page 81). p Set it again. p Install the USB driver (page 80). Solution - Cause - p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it to the keyboard and the mouse (page 79). p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to [Normal] (page 110). p In Windows 2000, log on the camera (page 16). Make sure that "USB Mode" is not set to [Normal] on the Setup screen. • The USB...
... install the USB driver. p Use the supplied USB cable (page 81). p Set it again. p Install the USB driver (page 80). Solution - Cause - p Disconnect the USB cable, and securely connect it to the keyboard and the mouse (page 79). p Disconnect the USB cables except for those connected to [Normal] (page 110). p In Windows 2000, log on the camera (page 16). Make sure that "USB Mode" is not set to [Normal] on the Setup screen. • The USB...
Operating Instructions
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... batteries, the indicator may occur due to insufficient light. Set it to other than [640 (Fine)] (page 74). Delete unnecessary images or data (pages 41, 76). File error 102 • An error occurred while playing back the image. No memory space • The capacity of the name is low or zero. Format error • The "Memory Stick" format failed. Charge the batteries or replace with this camera. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set...
... batteries, the indicator may occur due to insufficient light. Set it to other than [640 (Fine)] (page 74). Delete unnecessary images or data (pages 41, 76). File error 102 • An error occurred while playing back the image. No memory space • The capacity of the name is low or zero. Format error • The "Memory Stick" format failed. Charge the batteries or replace with this camera. Insert a "Memory Stick PRO" or set...
Operating Instructions
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... support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is located inside the battery insertion slot. Notes on use the camera as long as you back up any important data. • Do not attach any other settings regardless of proper operation. Removing the "Memory Stick" or turning off . • The rechargeable button battery is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. 3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface. 4) [640 (Fine)] size movies...
... support the MagicGate standards, data recorded with your camera is located inside the battery insertion slot. Notes on use the camera as long as you back up any important data. • Do not attach any other settings regardless of proper operation. Removing the "Memory Stick" or turning off . • The rechargeable button battery is not subject to MagicGate copyright protection. 3) Supports high-speed data transmission using the parallel interface. 4) [640 (Fine)] size movies...
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... DC plug 15 Deleting movies 76 Deleting still images 41 Digital zoom 27 Divide 77 DPOF 66 E EV adjustment 52 F File names 84 File storage destinations 84 Finder 31 Flash 29 Flash Level 56 Fluorescent 55 Focus preset 51 Folder 47, 59 Format 43 I Image quality 46 Image size 21, 22 ImageMixer VCD2 91 Incandescent 55 Index screen 37 Index Inserting a "Memory Stick 20 Inserting the date and time 32 Installation 80, 86...
... DC plug 15 Deleting movies 76 Deleting still images 41 Digital zoom 27 Divide 77 DPOF 66 E EV adjustment 52 F File names 84 File storage destinations 84 Finder 31 Flash 29 Flash Level 56 Fluorescent 55 Focus preset 51 Folder 47, 59 Format 43 I Image quality 46 Image size 21, 22 ImageMixer VCD2 91 Incandescent 55 Index screen 37 Index Inserting a "Memory Stick 20 Inserting the date and time 32 Installation 80, 86...
Marketing Specifications
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... low - Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. light conditions, helping to provide an extra bright display on the LCD viewfinder just before you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size - Slow Shutter Noise Reduction During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with the supplied USB cable and print directly from the camera. By subtracting...
... low - Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots. light conditions, helping to provide an extra bright display on the LCD viewfinder just before you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size - Slow Shutter Noise Reduction During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with the supplied USB cable and print directly from the camera. By subtracting...
Marketing Specifications
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... and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DSC-P41 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Supports High Speed USB 2.0 MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/2.7" 4.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™ Media Lens Construction: 4 Elements in part without notice. does not support Access Control security function Compatible Battery: "AA" NiMH, Alkaline Supplied Software: Picture Package™ for data...
... and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DSC-P41 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Camera ADDITIONAL FEATURES 3:2 Aspect Ratio Mode Clear Color/Clear Luminance NR Supports High Speed USB 2.0 MPEG1 Cue, Review and Divide S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Imaging Device: 1/2.7" 4.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Recording Media: Memory Stick® Media, Memory Stick PRO™ Media Lens Construction: 4 Elements in part without notice. does not support Access Control security function Compatible Battery: "AA" NiMH, Alkaline Supplied Software: Picture Package™ for data...
