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... the fuse cover. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of this digital camera. If the plug supplied with or mark) must be used. For the Customers in Europe ... the U.S.A. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with your nearest Sony service station. If you . and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. For more ... should lose the fuse cover, please contact your local authority. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A.
... the fuse cover. Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may regulate disposal of this digital camera. If the plug supplied with or mark) must be used. For the Customers in Europe ... the U.S.A. Should the fuse in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with your nearest Sony service station. If you . and Canada (DSC-P43 only) RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. For more ... should lose the fuse cover, please contact your local authority. "Memory Stick" N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A.
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... such materials may be contrary to the provision 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 be compensated for effective use the...The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera. The screen may be trailed on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other bright light This may want to make a ...
... such materials may be contrary to the provision 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 be compensated for effective use the...The LCD screen and the LCD finder are manufactured using extremely highprecision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are not actual images shot using the camera. The screen may be trailed on copyright Television programs, films, video tapes, and other bright light This may want to make a ...
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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 ... Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac...
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 ... Corporation. • In addition, system and product names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of the DSC-P43 unless noted otherwise. in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime, iMac...
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... Level...56 Shooting images in succession 56 Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Slide show 61 Rotating still images - Quick Review 26 Using the zoom feature 27 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Shooting ... 59 Enlarging a portion 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 setup and operate your camera on the Setup screen .. 46 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or selecting ...
... Level...56 Shooting images in succession 56 Shooting in Multi Burst mode - Using auto mode 24 Checking the last image shot - Slide show 61 Rotating still images - Quick Review 26 Using the zoom feature 27 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Shooting ... 59 Enlarging a portion 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 setup and operate your camera on the Setup screen .. 46 Deciding the still image quality 46 Creating or selecting ...
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...VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images - If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 104 ...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 - For Windows users 79 Installing the USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer...
...VCD2 91 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 93 Warnings and messages 102 Self-diagnosis display - Playing back images shot in Multi Burst mode 62 Playing back continuously 63 Playing back frame by frame 63 Still image editing Protecting images - If a code starting with an alphabet letter appears ..... 104 ...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 - For Windows users 79 Installing the USB driver 80 Connecting the camera to your computer...
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A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. E (LCD status/LCD on/off : / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C ... the items on : v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu 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 (12...
A Mode switch : To view or edit images : To shoot still images : To shoot movies B Control button Menu on the LCD screen, see pages 116 to 119. E (LCD status/LCD on/off : / /7/ (29/28/26/ 54) C ... the items on : v/V/b/B/z (17) Menu 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 (12...
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AM3-P2AE (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using them with ... HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) - NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43). These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery fully, and then recharging it that have not...R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) - If this camera. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in the slide show mode (page 61) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries ...
AM3-P2AE (supplied with the DSC-P41) Batteries that you recharge Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries before using them with ... HR 15/51:HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries (2) - NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P43). These may cause leakage, explosion, or heat-up the battery fully, and then recharging it that have not...R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2) - If this camera. Preparing batteries Use the following batteries in the slide show mode (page 61) and leave it , should correct the problem. * The "memory effect" - Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries ...
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...176;F). • Charging is not a malfunction. • If you use the battery charger supplied with a dry cloth. poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 12 marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the ...two 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. Inserting the batteries Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours...
...176;F). • Charging is not a malfunction. • If you use the battery charger supplied with a dry cloth. poles of the camera can be greatly reduced. 12 marks inside the battery case. • Occasionally clean the poles of the batteries and the terminals of the ...two 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. Inserting the batteries Charging time Nickel-Metal Hydride Charging time battery NH-AA-DA × 2 (supplied) Approx. 6 hours...
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...is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop the batteries when opening or closing... in . Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining indicator...
...is off even if the battery remaining indicator shows sufficient battery life remaining. To remove the batteries Turn up the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, open the battery/"Memory Stick" cover, then remove the batteries. • Make sure you do not drop the batteries when opening or closing... in . Battery Battery remaining remaining guidelines indicator (A full charge is closed when it on. • Based on the conditions under which the camera is being used and the state of the charge, or on the environment, this case, replace the batteries with use, the battery remaining indicator...
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... more and more, and as time passes (page 113). The power turns on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number... of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as...
... more and more, and as time passes (page 113). The power turns on CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) Viewing still images2) NH-AA-DA (2) (supplied with the DSC-P41) No. Number of images and battery life that can be recorded/ viewed The tables show the approximate number... of images and the battery life that can be recorded or viewed take into account changing the "Memory Stick" as...
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... "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 on "Memory Stick," see page 112. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." The data may not be corrupted. 20 Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images...," push it as far as 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 shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to ...
... "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 on "Memory Stick," see page 112. 2 , Insert the "Memory Stick." The data may not be corrupted. 20 Inserting and removing a "Memory Stick" Shooting still images...," push it as far as 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 shown in the direction of the arrow. • Be careful not to ...
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... images, attaching images to e-mail, or posting images to preserve your home page. You can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [4M]. When you select Fine and make the image size larger, you want to shoot. The image size is shown...
... images, attaching images to e-mail, or posting images to preserve your home page. You can give the highest image quality using each camera. 2) This option records images in the "Memory Stick" is [4M]. When you select Fine and make the image size larger, you want to shoot. The image size is shown...
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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 equipped with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do...emitter, or AF illuminator (page 8). 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on the LCD screen shows the focus ...
...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 equipped with the camera, be careful so that your fingers do...emitter, or AF illuminator (page 8). 1 , Set the mode switch to , and turn on the camera. • The lens cover opens when the power is turned on the LCD screen shows the focus ...
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..., and the still image is automatically shut off to Multi-pattern metering (pages 49 and 54). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the "Memory Stick." In addition..., the image quality is set to [Fine], the AF range finder frame is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is not set to preserve battery power (page 16). Still image program shooting ...
..., and the still image is automatically shut off to Multi-pattern metering (pages 49 and 54). When the AE/AF lock indicator stops flashing and remains on , Press and hold the shutter button halfway down . Only (Camera), [Mode] (REC Mode) and (Setup) appear in the "Memory Stick." In addition..., the image quality is set to [Fine], the AF range finder frame is set to [Multi AF], and the metering mode is not set to preserve battery power (page 16). Still image program shooting ...
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... B on the control button, then press z. All of the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick" will be deleted. Select [OK] with b on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select ...Formatting is available regardless of the position of the mode switch. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Formatting a "Memory Stick" 4 , Press (delete). Next, select [OK], then press z. "Access" appears on the LCD ...
... B on the control button, then press z. All of the unprotected images in the "Memory Stick" will be deleted. Select [OK] with b on the control button, then press z. Deleting still images Delete Exit OK To delete all the images in the folder In Step 2, Select ...Formatting is available regardless of the position of the mode switch. • When you want to format into the camera. • The term "formatting" means preparing a "Memory Stick" to record images; Formatting a "Memory Stick" 4 , Press (delete). Next, select [OK], then press z. "Access" appears on the LCD ...
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Select [Format] with v/V on the control button. Press B on the LCD screen. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B on the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press B. The "Formatting" message appears on the ... 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 v on the camera, then press MENU. Setup Mode Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 44
Select [Format] with v/V on the control button. Press B on the LCD screen. The Setup screen appears. 3 , Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B on the control button, then press z. Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press B. The "Formatting" message appears on the ... 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 v on the camera, then press MENU. Setup Mode Memory Stick Tool Format: OK Create REC. When this message disappears, the format is complete. 44
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... a Display the Setup screen (page 46). Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Fine Standard P. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder Creating REC. To cancel folder creation In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel]. • Once you create...OK] with v/V. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." The creating folder screen appears. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. c ...
... a Display the Setup screen (page 46). Folder] with B/v/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Create REC. folder 102MSDCF Ready? Fine Standard P. b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder Creating REC. To cancel folder creation In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel]. • Once you create...OK] with v/V. You can create multiple folders within a "Memory Stick." The creating folder screen appears. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder is created with the camera. • Images are recorded in the "Memory Stick," and the folder becomes the recording folder. c ...
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b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera. 48 Selecting the recording folder a Display the Setup screen (page 46). Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel]. • ...
b Select (Memory Stick Tool) with B/v , then press z. Folder] with B/V, and [OK] with v/V, [Change REC. You cannot move images to other folders using the camera. 48 Selecting the recording folder a Display the Setup screen (page 46). Select REC. To cancel changing the recording folder In Step 2 or 3, select [Cancel]. • ...
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The menu appears. b Press MENU. Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to other than normal. Shooting images in the menu to shoot images continuously. b Press MENU. The menu appears. 56 a Set the mode ... shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you can adjust the amout of images you press and hold the shutter button. Normal: Normal setting...
The menu appears. b Press MENU. Before operation Set (Camera) in succession Used to other than normal. Shooting images in the menu to shoot images continuously. b Press MENU. The menu appears. 56 a Set the mode ... shoot per one shooting depends on the image size and image quality settings. • When the battery level is insufficient or the capacity of the "Memory Stick" is used up, recording stops even if you can adjust the amout of images you press and hold the shutter button. Normal: Normal setting...