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...cover. You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or BSI to power this digital camera. Notice for the customers in the EMC Directive for your local authority. Certain ...not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For the Customers in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of the same...location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are...
...cover. You can help preserve our environment by ASTA or BSI to power this digital camera. Notice for the customers in the EMC Directive for your local authority. Certain ...not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. For the Customers in the U.S.A. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. For more information regarding recycling of the same...location nearest you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are...
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... extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may not be able to your eyes or the ... to make sure that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. If water gets inside of your camera are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in a cold location. Note on the LCD screen in sandy or dusty locations may cause the...
... extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the copyright laws. 4 Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and inability to record images, this may render the "Memory Stick" unusable or image data breakdown, damage or loss may not be able to your eyes or the ... to make sure that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. If water gets inside of your camera are not actual images shot using the camera. Do not expose the camera to sand or dust Using the camera in a cold location. Note on the LCD screen in sandy or dusty locations may cause the...
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... manual are of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either..., Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are , in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 5
... manual are of Macromedia, Inc. Trademarks • is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "MagicGate," are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • Picture Package is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, and DirectX are either..., Inc. • Macromedia and Flash are , in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in this manual. 5
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... 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-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to ...mode 29 Shooting images with special effects - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - EV adjustment 52 Selecting the metering mode 54 Adjusting color tones - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images -
... 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-P43 only 39 Deleting still images Deleting images 41 Formatting a "Memory Stick 43 Before advanced operations How to ...mode 29 Shooting images with special effects - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - EV adjustment 52 Selecting the metering mode 54 Adjusting color tones - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images -
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...USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images ...The 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 Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer...
...USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images ...The 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 Resize 65 Choosing images to your computer...
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E (LCD status/LCD on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) AE... details on the items on /off) button (31) F MENU button (45, 106) G RESET button (93) H DC IN jack (15) I (USB) jack (81) J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (38)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (60) M Access lamp (20) N OPEN button (...
E (LCD status/LCD on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on: v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu off: / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C Finder (31) Self-timer/recording lamp (red) (28/25) AE... details on the items on /off) button (31) F MENU button (45, 106) G RESET button (93) H DC IN jack (15) I (USB) jack (81) J A/V OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) (39) K (Image Size/Delete) button (21, 41) L D-Zoom (W/T) buttons (27)/ (Index) button (38)/ / (Playback zoom) buttons (60) M Access lamp (20) N OPEN button (...
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...so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be caused. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that way until the batteries are not being used they may be triggered sooner than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the ...slide show mode (page 61) and leave it that cannot be used up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the ...
...so-called memory effect* can occur, and the low battery warning will be caused. NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that way until the batteries are not being used they may be triggered sooner than full charge. • To use up the batteries completely, put the camera in the ...slide show mode (page 61) and leave it that cannot be used up the battery fully, and then recharging it, should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the ...
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... poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in approximately six hours. marks inside the battery case. ...Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Match the +/- poles of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is complete in the...
... poles of the batteries or the terminals become covered with a dry cloth. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in approximately six hours. marks inside the battery case. ...Quick charge" kit (not supplied), the batteries will charge faster. Match the +/- poles of the battery/"Memory Stick" cover by wiping them with a film of dirt or oil from the skin, the operating time... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. The CHARGE lamp may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is complete in the...
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...low, recording/ playback will stop soon. There is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is a big difference in . Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not displayed. 13 In this information may shut... off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the...
...low, recording/ playback will stop soon. There is being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera is a big difference in . Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is not displayed. 13 In this information may shut... off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover while holding the batteries in the performance of batteries of different types and of power remaining using alkaline batteries, the...
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...and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 113). Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. of use it more and more, and as necessary. The...) No. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is set to [Fine] - [AF...
...and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as time passes (page 113). Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. of use it more and more, and as necessary. The...) No. Note that the actual numbers may be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. The power turns on and off once every ten times The measurement method is set to [Fine] - [AF...
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...of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. ...cover. Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it can go. Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side ...
...of the arrow. • Be careful not to pop it out. • Whenever the access lamp is lit, the camera is recording or reading out an image. Insert the "Memory Stick" all the way in until it clicks as it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. ...cover. Never open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover or turn off the power at this time. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in the illustration. • Whenever you do not insert it can go. Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side ...
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... want to shoot by the number of images you get better quality. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is fewer. For example, a 4M (2304×1728) size image indicates that there are 2304 pixels horizontally 1728 vertically. However, the...
... want to shoot by the number of images you get better quality. This size can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is fewer. For example, a 4M (2304×1728) size image indicates that there are 2304 pixels horizontally 1728 vertically. However, the...
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Shooting still images The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) ... information about the image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the... images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to ...
Shooting still images The number of images that can be saved in a "Memory Stick"3) The number of images that can be saved in Fine (Standard)4) ... information about the image quality (compression ratio) setup, see page 46. • When the images recorded using other Sony devices are played back, the image size indication may be different from the actual image size. • When the... images are viewed on the LCD screen of the camera, they all look the same size. • Number of shooting images can differ from these values according to ...
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...indicated on . • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the ...focus frame. • The camera is turned on the LCD screen shows the focus ...adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 49.) 24 The minimum focal distance to , and turn on the camera. • The...
...indicated on . • You can create a new folder in the "Memory Stick" and select the folder for storing images (page 47). 2 , Hold the camera steadily with both hands and position a subject in the center of the ...focus frame. • The camera is turned on the LCD screen shows the focus ...adjustment range. (AF range finder, see page 49.) 24 The minimum focal distance to , and turn on the camera. • The...
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... complete. Mode switch When you can also set to preserve battery power (page 16). Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the "Memory Stick." In addition, the image quality is set to (Camera) in the menu. Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are automatically adjusted as follows according to [Fine...
... complete. Mode switch When you can also set to preserve battery power (page 16). Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the "Memory Stick." In addition, the image quality is set to (Camera) in the menu. Still image program shooting [Program] The necessary adjustments are automatically adjusted as follows according to [Fine...
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..." will be deleted. All of the images with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be permanently erased. Deleting still images Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with B on ... Select [Exit] with marks will be aware that all of the mode switch. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z.
..." will be deleted. All of the images with b on the control button, then press z. 1 , Insert the "Memory Stick" you format a "Memory Stick," be permanently erased. Deleting still images Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select [All In This Folder] with B on ... Select [Exit] with marks will be aware that all of the mode switch. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; To cancel the deletion, select [Cancel], then press z. Next, select [OK], then press z.
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.... When this message disappears, the format is complete. 44 Press B on the LCD screen. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button, then press z. Setup Mode Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] with v on the control button, then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on...: Format All data will be erased Ready? To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with B on the camera, then press MENU. Folder: Cancel Change REC.
.... When this message disappears, the format is complete. 44 Press B on the LCD screen. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with v on the control button, then press z. Setup Mode Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. Select [Format] with v on the control button, then press z. The "Formatting" message appears on...: Format All data will be erased Ready? To cancel the formatting Select [Cancel] with V on the control button, then press z. 4 , Select [OK] with B on the camera, then press MENU. Folder: Cancel Change REC.
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...delete the new folder with a number one folder. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. The creating folder screen appears. A new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Folder Creating ...REC. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can be stored in one higher than the...
...delete the new folder with a number one folder. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. The creating folder screen appears. A new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. Folder Creating ...REC. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." You can be stored in one higher than the...
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... (page 46). Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera. 48 b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Select REC. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK...
... (page 46). Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. Folder 102 2/2 Folder Name:102MSDCF No. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera. 48 b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Select REC. Of Files: 0 Created: 2005 1 1 1:05:34AM OK Cancel BACK/NEXT c Select the desired folder with b/B, and [OK...
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Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to . MENU Control button Mode switch c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than .... • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity of flash light. The maxium number of images you can adjust the amout of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. Shooting images in the menu to . The...
Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to . MENU Control button Mode switch c Select [ ] (Flash Level) with b/B, then select the desired setting with v/V. +: Makes the flash level higher than .... • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity of flash light. The maxium number of images you can adjust the amout of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you press and hold the shutter button. The menu appears. Shooting images in the menu to . The...