Warranty Card
Page 1
... protection to be responsible for any part of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. Digital Camera. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in the United States. Some states do not allow limitations on your exclusive...IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product including supplied accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty only covers product issues ...
... protection to be responsible for any part of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. Digital Camera. A dated purchase receipt is valid only in the United States. Some states do not allow limitations on your exclusive...IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product including supplied accessories against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty only covers product issues ...
Operating Instructions
Page 3
... recycling of this digital camera. Should the fuse.../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN...electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Please consult with or... and recycling location nearest you. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment...
... recycling of this digital camera. Should the fuse.../ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. and Canada THIS CLASS B DIGITAL DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES AND THE CANADIAN...electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with your nearest Sony service station. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. Please consult with or... and recycling location nearest you. and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... focus range finder frame - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - White Balance...55 Adjusting the flash level - Picture Effect 58 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - AF Mode 50...still image - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 On handling of batteries 10 Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only 11 Inserting the batteries 12 Using the AC Adaptor 15 Using your camera...
... focus range finder frame - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - White Balance...55 Adjusting the flash level - Picture Effect 58 Advanced still image viewing Selecting the folder and playing back images - AF Mode 50...still image - Focus preset 51 Adjusting the exposure - Playback zoom 60 Playing back successive images - Table of contents Read this first 4 Identifying the parts 8 Getting started Preparing batteries 10 On handling of batteries 10 Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only 11 Inserting the batteries 12 Using the AC Adaptor 15 Using your camera...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
... the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - For Macintosh users 90 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Playing back images shot in ... The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Protect 64 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 Printing index-images 71 ...
... the camera to your computer 81 Copying images 82 Viewing the images on your computer Copying images to your computer - For Macintosh users 90 Using "ImageMixer VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Playing back images shot in ... The battery charger (DSC-P43 only) ....114 Specifications 114 The LCD screen 116 Index Index 120 7 Protect 64 Changing image size - Print (DPOF) mark 66 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Connecting to a PictBridge compliant printer 68 Printing images 69 Printing index-images 71 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
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 ... 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 (12) O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (12) P Battery insertion slot (12) Q "Memory Stick" insertion slot (20) R Jack cover (15) S Hook for wrist strap (bottom surface)...
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 ... 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 (12) O Battery/"Memory Stick" cover (12) P Battery insertion slot (12) Q "Memory Stick" insertion slot (20) R Jack cover (15) S Hook for wrist strap (bottom surface)...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
...; Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not be sure to use the battery case (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that have not been used up of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have been split in the slide...DSC-P43). Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-cad batteries If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the batteries completely, put the camera in any way. Charging the battery...
...; Even when Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are dirty, the batteries may not be sure to use the battery case (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that have not been used up of purchase, or when the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries have been split in the slide...DSC-P43). Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are not being used Manganese batteries Lithium batteries Ni-cad batteries If you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using up the batteries completely, put the camera in any way. Charging the battery...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
...to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. end of batteries made by disconnecting the plug from the battery charger. 11 In this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using the battery charger, immediately shut off the... low temperatures, where some trouble occurs while using them. • Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is a...
...to charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries supplied with new ones or fully charged Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. end of batteries made by disconnecting the plug from the battery charger. 11 In this case, replace the batteries with your camera before using the battery charger, immediately shut off the... low temperatures, where some trouble occurs while using them. • Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet (wall socket). Charging the batteries (DSC-P43 only) Getting started Notes on the battery charger, see page 114. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, charging is a...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
... may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is complete in the direction of the batteries to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • ... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced...
... may remain lit longer than six hours, but this is complete in the direction of the batteries to charge fully depleted Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries using the supplied battery charger in an environment where the ambient temperature is 25°C (77°F). • ... Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes When charging four Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries: Approximately 5 hours 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the camera can be greatly reduced...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera 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 off even if the...
... being used and the state of the charge, or on the conditions under which the camera 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 off even if the...
Operating Instructions
Page 14
...be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries at [160] image size 14 of Battery size screen images life (min.) On 4M Off Approx... (E-Mail) Off Approx. 160 Approx. 80 1) Shooting in normal mode with the DSC-P43) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. of Battery size screen images life (min.) On 4M Off Approx. 400 Approx. 200 Approx...
...be less than indicated depending on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with fully charged nickel-metal hydride batteries or new alkaline batteries at [160] image size 14 of Battery size screen images life (min.) On 4M Off Approx... (E-Mail) Off Approx. 160 Approx. 80 1) Shooting in normal mode with the DSC-P43) No. Shooting still images Under the average conditions1) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) Image LCD No. of Battery size screen images life (min.) On 4M Off Approx. 400 Approx. 200 Approx...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
... AC adaptors cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting...Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to [Bright] on and off . 15 The battery power is set to a wall outlet (wall socket). • When you have finished using the AC Adaptor, ...; Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera. Getting started Using the AC Adaptor • The number of images and the battery life that can be used -
... AC adaptors cannot be recorded/viewed are decreased under the following conditions: - Connect the plug with this camera. • Connect the AC Adaptor to an easily accessible wall outlet (wall socket) close by disconnecting...Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC Adaptor and to [Bright] on and off . 15 The battery power is set to a wall outlet (wall socket). • When you have finished using the AC Adaptor, ...; Be sure to the DC IN jack of the camera. Getting started Using the AC Adaptor • The number of images and the battery life that can be used -
Operating Instructions
Page 16
... socket) [b]. However, in green and the power is on the power. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the (USB) jack or the A/V ...OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 The POWER lamp lights in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to preserve battery power. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may...
... socket) [b]. However, in green and the power is on the power. BC-CS2A/CS2B • Do not use your camera in any country or region with the battery charger (supplied with the DSC-P43 only) or the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (not supplied) within 100 V to the (USB) jack or the A/V ...OUT (MONO) jack (DSC-P43 only) 16 The POWER lamp lights in the following circumstances, even if the batteries are being used to preserve battery power. Using your camera abroad Power sources You can use an electrical transformer (travel converter), as this may...
Operating Instructions
Page 18
... shown below the selected item. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 18 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you...
... shown below the selected item. When this happens, reset the date and time by starting from [Y/M/D] (year/month/ day), [M/D/Y], and [D/M/Y]. • If the rechargeable button battery, which provides the power for noon. 18 Clock Set Y/M/D M/D/Y D/M/Y 2004 / 1 / 1 12 : 00 OK AM Cancel 4 , Select the year, month, day, hour, or minute item you...
Operating Instructions
Page 20
... it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 20 Insert the "Memory Stick...To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details ...Stick." Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in...
... it correctly, a proper recording or playback may be carried out. 3 , Close the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. The data may not be corrupted. 20 Insert the "Memory Stick...To remove the "Memory Stick" Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then push the "Memory Stick" to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. • For details ...Stick." Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images Label side Terminal side Access lamp 1 , Open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover. Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, and slide the cover in...
Operating Instructions
Page 25
... as follows according to allow easy shooting. Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the menu. You can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but the focus is set to...functions using menus (pages 45 and 106). 25 Shooting still images Mode switch When you can also set the mode switch to preserve battery power (page 16). The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 F2.0 ...
... as follows according to allow easy shooting. Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the menu. You can shoot the next image. • When you are shooting with the batteries, if no tasks are made automatically like still image auto shooting, but the focus is set to...functions using menus (pages 45 and 106). 25 Shooting still images Mode switch When you can also set the mode switch to preserve battery power (page 16). The shutter clicks, the shooting is completed, and the still image is achieved, the camera beeps. VGA FINE 101 98 SAF 250 F2.0 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 31
... red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. VGAFINE 101 98 ON SAF When...frame does not appear. Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you press , the display changes in (Camera) to [Off] on a subject in dark surroundings. Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to...8226; When the focus preset distance is set [AF Illuminator] in the following order. 31 Shooting still images
... red light when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked. Each time you want to save battery power, or when it is difficult to confirm the image using the LCD screen. VGAFINE 101 98 ON SAF When...frame does not appear. Shooting images with the finder Finder The finder is convenient when you press , the display changes in (Camera) to [Off] on a subject in dark surroundings. Shooting images with the AF illuminator The AF illuminator is fill light to...8226; When the focus preset distance is set [AF Illuminator] in the following order. 31 Shooting still images
Operating Instructions
Page 50
...movement is given to the center of the LCD screen is . b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. 50 • When you are restricted based on... the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). The AF range finder frame indicator is estimated... at. • When you compose images with a certain amount of vibration. Monitoring AF ( ) The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the...
...movement is given to the center of the LCD screen is . b Select (Camera) with v , then select [AF Mode] with the LCD screen off, the camera operates in Single AF mode. 50 • When you are restricted based on... the setting of (Camera) in the menu (page 36). The AF range finder frame indicator is estimated... at. • When you compose images with a certain amount of vibration. Monitoring AF ( ) The camera automatically adjusts the focus before you press and hold the shutter button halfway down and AF lock is complete, the...
Operating Instructions
Page 56
Flash Level You can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is used up, recording stops even if you can adjust the amout of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient or the capacity of flash light. ... switch Shutter button a Set the mode switch to . The menu appears. The menu appears. 56 a Set the mode switch to . b Press MENU. Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). Normal: Normal setting. -: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting images in the...
Flash Level You can shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is used up, recording stops even if you can adjust the amout of the "Memory Stick" is insufficient or the capacity of flash light. ... switch Shutter button a Set the mode switch to . The menu appears. The menu appears. 56 a Set the mode switch to . b Press MENU. Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to other than [Auto] (pages 45 and 106). Normal: Normal setting. -: Makes the flash level lower than normal. Shooting images in the...
Operating Instructions
Page 68
...USB cable, and turn on the printer. • When printing images, we recommend that you use batteries that have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. a Display the Setup screen (page 46). VGA 101 2/9 101-...0002 2005 1 1 10:30AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Printer 68 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the LCD screen. c Select [PictBridge] with B/ v/V. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch position and an image...
...USB cable, and turn on the printer. • When printing images, we recommend that you use batteries that have a computer, you can easily print images shot using your camera by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. a Display the Setup screen (page 46). VGA 101 2/9 101-...0002 2005 1 1 10:30AM BACK/NEXT VOLUME Printer 68 Still image printing (PictBridge printer) Preparing the camera Set the USB mode on the LCD screen. c Select [PictBridge] with B/ v/V. The camera turns to playback mode regardless of the mode switch position and an image...
Operating Instructions
Page 81
... Mode Normal" does not appear in Step 4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal]. 81 b Turn on the camera and your computer automatically runs the used program to use batteries that have a sufficient battery capacity, or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the... your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to page 83. Wait for the first time, your computer. Do not operate the computer until ...
... Mode Normal" does not appear in Step 4, press MENU, select [USB Connect], and set it to [Normal]. 81 b Turn on the camera and your computer automatically runs the used program to use batteries that have a sufficient battery capacity, or the AC Adaptor (not supplied). Enjoying images on your computer Connecting the... your computer a Insert the "Memory Stick" with the images you copy images to your computer using weak batteries, copying may fail or the data may be corrupted if the camera shuts off due to page 83. Wait for the first time, your computer. Do not operate the computer until ...